Finding the Third Proportional to 59,390 and 88,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,390 and 88,797 is: 132,764.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,390 : 88,797 = 88,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,390/88,797 = 88,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,390x = 88,797 × 88,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,390x = 7,884,907,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,884,907,209/59,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,764.90
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