Finding the Third Proportional to 56,290 and 86,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,290 and 86,307 is: 132,330.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,290 : 86,307 = 86,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,290/86,307 = 86,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,290x = 86,307 × 86,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,290x = 7,448,898,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,448,898,249/56,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,330.76
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