Finding the Third Proportional to 59,798 and 93,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,798 and 93,816 is: 147,186.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,798 : 93,816 = 93,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,798/93,816 = 93,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,798x = 93,816 × 93,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,798x = 8,801,441,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,801,441,856/59,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,186.22
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