Finding the Third Proportional to 59,528 and 79,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,528 and 79,410 is: 105,932.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,528 : 79,410 = 79,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,528/79,410 = 79,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,528x = 79,410 × 79,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,528x = 6,305,948,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,305,948,100/59,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,932.47
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