Finding the Third Proportional to 56,523 and 87,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,523 and 87,481 is: 135,394.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,523 : 87,481 = 87,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,523/87,481 = 87,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,523x = 87,481 × 87,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,523x = 7,652,925,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,652,925,361/56,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,394.89
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