Finding the Third Proportional to 59,990 and 91,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,990 and 91,803 is: 140,486.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,990 : 91,803 = 91,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,990/91,803 = 91,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,990x = 91,803 × 91,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,990x = 8,427,790,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,427,790,809/59,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,486.59
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