Finding the Third Proportional to 57,364 and 84,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,364 and 84,164 is: 123,484.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,364 : 84,164 = 84,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,364/84,164 = 84,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,364x = 84,164 × 84,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,364x = 7,083,578,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,083,578,896/57,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,484.74
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