Finding the Third Proportional to 57,398 and 84,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,398 and 84,396 is: 124,092.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,398 : 84,396 = 84,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,398/84,396 = 84,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,398x = 84,396 × 84,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,398x = 7,122,684,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,122,684,816/57,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,092.91
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