Finding the Third Proportional to 57,104 and 90,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,104 and 90,936 is: 144,812.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,104 : 90,936 = 90,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,104/90,936 = 90,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,104x = 90,936 × 90,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,104x = 8,269,356,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,269,356,096/57,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,812.20
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