Finding the Third Proportional to 57,054 and 75,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,054 and 75,717 is: 100,484.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,054 : 75,717 = 75,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,054/75,717 = 75,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,054x = 75,717 × 75,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,054x = 5,733,064,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,733,064,089/57,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,484.88
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