Finding the Third Proportional to 57,044 and 75,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,044 and 75,704 is: 100,467.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,044 : 75,704 = 75,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,044/75,704 = 75,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,044x = 75,704 × 75,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,044x = 5,731,095,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,731,095,616/57,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,467.98
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