Finding the Third Proportional to 57,454 and 88,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,454 and 88,604 is: 136,642.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,454 : 88,604 = 88,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,454/88,604 = 88,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,454x = 88,604 × 88,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,454x = 7,850,668,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,850,668,816/57,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,642.68
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