Finding the Third Proportional to 56,036 and 86,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,036 and 86,768 is: 134,354.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,036 : 86,768 = 86,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,036/86,768 = 86,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,036x = 86,768 × 86,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,036x = 7,528,685,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,528,685,824/56,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,354.45
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