Finding the Third Proportional to 57,560 and 77,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,560 and 77,764 is: 105,059.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,560 : 77,764 = 77,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,560/77,764 = 77,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,560x = 77,764 × 77,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,560x = 6,047,239,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,047,239,696/57,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,059.76
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