Finding the Third Proportional to 57,038 and 87,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,038 and 87,783 is: 135,100.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,038 : 87,783 = 87,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,038/87,783 = 87,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,038x = 87,783 × 87,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,038x = 7,705,855,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,705,855,089/57,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,100.37
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