Finding the Third Proportional to 57,395 and 76,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,395 and 76,980 is: 103,248.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,395 : 76,980 = 76,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,395/76,980 = 76,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,395x = 76,980 × 76,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,395x = 5,925,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,925,920,400/57,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,248.03
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