Finding the Third Proportional to 57,050 and 75,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,050 and 75,713 is: 100,481.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,050 : 75,713 = 75,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,050/75,713 = 75,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,050x = 75,713 × 75,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,050x = 5,732,458,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,732,458,369/57,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,481.30
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