Finding the Third Proportional to 57,234 and 76,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,234 and 76,419 is: 102,034.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,234 : 76,419 = 76,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,234/76,419 = 76,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,234x = 76,419 × 76,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,234x = 5,839,863,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,839,863,561/57,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,034.87
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