Finding the Third Proportional to 57,271 and 86,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,271 and 86,015 is: 129,185.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,271 : 86,015 = 86,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,271/86,015 = 86,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,271x = 86,015 × 86,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,271x = 7,398,580,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,398,580,225/57,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,185.46
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