Finding the Third Proportional to 59,374 and 91,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,374 and 91,817 is: 141,987.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,374 : 91,817 = 91,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,374/91,817 = 91,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,374x = 91,817 × 91,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,374x = 8,430,361,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,430,361,489/59,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,987.43
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