Finding the Third Proportional to 57,384 and 84,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,384 and 84,375 is: 124,061.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,384 : 84,375 = 84,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,384/84,375 = 84,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,384x = 84,375 × 84,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,384x = 7,119,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,119,140,625/57,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,061.42
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