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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,264 and 86,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,264 and 86,312 is: 130,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,264 : 86,312 = 86,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,264/86,312 = 86,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,264x = 86,312 × 86,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,264x = 7,449,761,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449,761,344/57,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,095.02

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