Finding the Third Proportional to 57,374 and 82,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,374 and 82,635 is: 119,018.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,374 : 82,635 = 82,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,374/82,635 = 82,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,374x = 82,635 × 82,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,374x = 6,828,543,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,828,543,225/57,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,018.08
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