Finding the Third Proportional to 59,834 and 92,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,834 and 92,639 is: 143,429.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,834 : 92,639 = 92,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,834/92,639 = 92,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,834x = 92,639 × 92,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,834x = 8,581,984,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,581,984,321/59,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,429.89
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