Finding the Third Proportional to 57,489 and 85,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,489 and 85,879.50 is: 128,290.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,489 : 85,879.50 = 85,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,489/85,879.50 = 85,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,489x = 85,879.50 × 85,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,489x = 7,375,288,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,375,288,520.25/57,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,290.43
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