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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,065 and 85,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,065 and 85,773 is: 128,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,065 : 85,773 = 85,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,065/85,773 = 85,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,065x = 85,773 × 85,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,065x = 7,357,007,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,007,529/57,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,923.29

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