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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,348 and 86,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,348 and 86,994 is: 131,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,348 : 86,994 = 86,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,348/86,994 = 86,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,348x = 86,994 × 86,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,348x = 7,567,956,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,956,036/57,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,965.47

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