Finding the Third Proportional to 59,704.50 and 93,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,704.50 and 93,189 is: 145,452.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,704.50 : 93,189 = 93,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,704.50/93,189 = 93,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,704.50x = 93,189 × 93,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,704.50x = 8,684,189,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,684,189,721/59,704.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,452.85
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