Finding the Third Proportional to 57,532 and 77,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,532 and 77,730 is: 105,019.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,532 : 77,730 = 77,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,532/77,730 = 77,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,532x = 77,730 × 77,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,532x = 6,041,952,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,041,952,900/57,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,019.00
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