Finding the Third Proportional to 57,086 and 90,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,086 and 90,914 is: 144,787.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,086 : 90,914 = 90,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,086/90,914 = 90,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,086x = 90,914 × 90,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,086x = 8,265,355,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,265,355,396/57,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,787.78
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