Finding the Third Proportional to 59,634 and 80,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,634 and 80,703 is: 109,215.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,634 : 80,703 = 80,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,634/80,703 = 80,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,634x = 80,703 × 80,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,634x = 6,512,974,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,512,974,209/59,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,215.79
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