Finding the Third Proportional to 57,032 and 137,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,032 and 137,396 is: 331,001.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,032 : 137,396 = 137,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,032/137,396 = 137,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,032x = 137,396 × 137,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,032x = 18,877,660,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,877,660,816/57,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,001.21
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