Finding the Third Proportional to 59,886 and 93,102.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,886 and 93,102.75 is: 144,743.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,886 : 93,102.75 = 93,102.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,886/93,102.75 = 93,102.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,886x = 93,102.75 × 93,102.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,886x = 8,668,122,057.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,668,122,057.56/59,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,743.71
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