Finding the Third Proportional to 57,414 and 83,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,414 and 83,854 is: 122,470.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,414 : 83,854 = 83,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,414/83,854 = 83,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,414x = 83,854 × 83,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,414x = 7,031,493,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,031,493,316/57,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,470.01
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