Finding the Third Proportional to 59,434 and 92,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,434 and 92,326 is: 143,421.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,434 : 92,326 = 92,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,434/92,326 = 92,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,434x = 92,326 × 92,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,434x = 8,524,090,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,524,090,276/59,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,421.11
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