Finding the Third Proportional to 59,424 and 91,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,424 and 91,712 is: 141,543.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,424 : 91,712 = 91,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,424/91,712 = 91,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,424x = 91,712 × 91,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,424x = 8,411,090,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,411,090,944/59,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,543.67
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