Finding the Third Proportional to 59,550 and 92,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,550 and 92,124 is: 142,516.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,550 : 92,124 = 92,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,550/92,124 = 92,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,550x = 92,124 × 92,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,550x = 8,486,831,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,486,831,376/59,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,516.06
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