Finding the Third Proportional to 57,010 and 87,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,010 and 87,702 is: 134,917.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,010 : 87,702 = 87,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,010/87,702 = 87,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,010x = 87,702 × 87,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,010x = 7,691,640,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,691,640,804/57,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,917.40
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