Finding the Third Proportional to 57,096 and 90,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,096 and 90,930 is: 144,813.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,096 : 90,930 = 90,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,096/90,930 = 90,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,096x = 90,930 × 90,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,096x = 8,268,264,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,268,264,900/57,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,813.38
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