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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,296 and 85,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,296 and 85,971 is: 128,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,296 : 85,971 = 85,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,296/85,971 = 85,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,296x = 85,971 × 85,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,296x = 7,391,012,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,012,841/57,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,997.01

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