Finding the Third Proportional to 59,545 and 92,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,545 and 92,158 is: 142,633.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,545 : 92,158 = 92,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,545/92,158 = 92,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,545x = 92,158 × 92,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,545x = 8,493,096,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,493,096,964/59,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,633.25
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