Finding the Third Proportional to 59,841 and 91,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,841 and 91,057 is: 138,556.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,841 : 91,057 = 91,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,841/91,057 = 91,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,841x = 91,057 × 91,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,841x = 8,291,377,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,291,377,249/59,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,556.80
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