Finding the Third Proportional to 59,490 and 79,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,490 and 79,311 is: 105,736.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,490 : 79,311 = 79,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,490/79,311 = 79,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,490x = 79,311 × 79,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,490x = 6,290,234,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,290,234,721/59,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,736.00
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