Finding the Third Proportional to 57,504 and 77,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,504 and 77,284 is: 103,867.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,504 : 77,284 = 77,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,504/77,284 = 77,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,504x = 77,284 × 77,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,504x = 5,972,816,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,972,816,656/57,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,867.85
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