Finding the Third Proportional to 57,207 and 87,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,207 and 87,513 is: 133,873.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,207 : 87,513 = 87,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,207/87,513 = 87,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,207x = 87,513 × 87,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,207x = 7,658,525,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,658,525,169/57,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,873.92
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