Finding the Third Proportional to 59,442 and 92,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,442 and 92,337 is: 143,435.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,442 : 92,337 = 92,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,442/92,337 = 92,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,442x = 92,337 × 92,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,442x = 8,526,121,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,526,121,569/59,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,435.98
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