Finding the Third Proportional to 59,720 and 90,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,720 and 90,252 is: 136,393.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,720 : 90,252 = 90,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,720/90,252 = 90,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,720x = 90,252 × 90,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,720x = 8,145,423,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,145,423,504/59,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,393.56
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