Finding the Third Proportional to 59,962 and 92,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,962 and 92,647 is: 143,148.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,962 : 92,647 = 92,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,962/92,647 = 92,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,962x = 92,647 × 92,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,962x = 8,583,466,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,583,466,609/59,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,148.44
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