Finding the Third Proportional to 59,551 and 94,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,551 and 94,794 is: 150,894.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,551 : 94,794 = 94,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,551/94,794 = 94,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,551x = 94,794 × 94,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,551x = 8,985,902,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,985,902,436/59,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,894.23
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