Finding the Third Proportional to 59,520 and 80,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,520 and 80,793 is: 109,669.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,520 : 80,793 = 80,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,520/80,793 = 80,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,520x = 80,793 × 80,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,520x = 6,527,508,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,527,508,849/59,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,669.17
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