Finding the Third Proportional to 57,244 and 84,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,244 and 84,210 is: 123,878.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,244 : 84,210 = 84,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,244/84,210 = 84,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,244x = 84,210 × 84,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,244x = 7,091,324,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,091,324,100/57,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,878.91
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