Finding the Third Proportional to 57,356 and 86,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,356 and 86,058 is: 129,123.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,356 : 86,058 = 86,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,356/86,058 = 86,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,356x = 86,058 × 86,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,356x = 7,405,979,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,405,979,364/57,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,123.01
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