Finding the Third Proportional to 59,526 and 92,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,526 and 92,088 is: 142,462.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,526 : 92,088 = 92,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,526/92,088 = 92,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,526x = 92,088 × 92,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,526x = 8,480,199,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,480,199,744/59,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,462.11
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