Finding the Third Proportional to 59,716 and 90,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,716 and 90,246 is: 136,384.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,716 : 90,246 = 90,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,716/90,246 = 90,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,716x = 90,246 × 90,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,716x = 8,144,340,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,144,340,516/59,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,384.56
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