Finding the Third Proportional to 57,141 and 85,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,141 and 85,656 is: 128,400.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,141 : 85,656 = 85,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,141/85,656 = 85,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,141x = 85,656 × 85,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,141x = 7,336,950,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,336,950,336/57,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,400.80
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