Finding the Third Proportional to 59,571 and 92,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,571 and 92,624 is: 144,016.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,571 : 92,624 = 92,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,571/92,624 = 92,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,571x = 92,624 × 92,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,571x = 8,579,205,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,579,205,376/59,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,016.47
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