Finding the Third Proportional to 59,446 and 92,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,446 and 92,343 is: 143,444.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,446 : 92,343 = 92,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,446/92,343 = 92,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,446x = 92,343 × 92,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,446x = 8,527,229,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,527,229,649/59,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,444.97
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