Finding the Third Proportional to 57,264 and 91,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,264 and 91,176 is: 145,170.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,264 : 91,176 = 91,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,264/91,176 = 91,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,264x = 91,176 × 91,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,264x = 8,313,062,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,313,062,976/57,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,170.84
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