Finding the Third Proportional to 59,646 and 92,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,646 and 92,709 is: 144,099.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,646 : 92,709 = 92,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,646/92,709 = 92,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,646x = 92,709 × 92,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,646x = 8,594,958,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,594,958,681/59,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,099.50
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