Finding the Third Proportional to 59,832 and 92,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,832 and 92,633 is: 143,416.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,832 : 92,633 = 92,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,832/92,633 = 92,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,832x = 92,633 × 92,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,832x = 8,580,872,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,580,872,689/59,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,416.11
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