Finding the Third Proportional to 59,992 and 91,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,992 and 91,806 is: 140,491.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,992 : 91,806 = 91,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,992/91,806 = 91,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,992x = 91,806 × 91,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,992x = 8,428,341,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,428,341,636/59,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,491.09
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