Finding the Third Proportional to 59,796 and 93,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,796 and 93,813 is: 147,181.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,796 : 93,813 = 93,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,796/93,813 = 93,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,796x = 93,813 × 93,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,796x = 8,800,878,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,800,878,969/59,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,181.73
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