Finding the Third Proportional to 59,792 and 131,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,792 and 131,246 is: 288,090.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,792 : 131,246 = 131,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,792/131,246 = 131,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,792x = 131,246 × 131,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,792x = 17,225,512,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,225,512,516/59,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,090.59
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