Finding the Third Proportional to 57,057 and 75,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,057 and 75,726 is: 100,503.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,057 : 75,726 = 75,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,057/75,726 = 75,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,057x = 75,726 × 75,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,057x = 5,734,427,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,734,427,076/57,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,503.48
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