Finding the Third Proportional to 57,273 and 84,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,273 and 84,192 is: 123,763.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,273 : 84,192 = 84,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,273/84,192 = 84,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,273x = 84,192 × 84,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,273x = 7,088,292,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,088,292,864/57,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,763.25
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