Finding the Third Proportional to 57,001 and 85,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,001 and 85,183 is: 127,298.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,001 : 85,183 = 85,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,001/85,183 = 85,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,001x = 85,183 × 85,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,001x = 7,256,143,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,256,143,489/57,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,298.53
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