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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,472 and 86,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,472 and 86,285 is: 129,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,472 : 86,285 = 86,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,472/86,285 = 86,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,472x = 86,285 × 86,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,472x = 7,445,101,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,101,225/57,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,543.10

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