Finding the Third Proportional to 57,056 and 85,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,056 and 85,758 is: 128,898.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,056 : 85,758 = 85,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,056/85,758 = 85,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,056x = 85,758 × 85,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,056x = 7,354,434,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,354,434,564/57,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,898.53
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