Finding the Third Proportional to 57,600 and 84,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,600 and 84,348 is: 123,517.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,600 : 84,348 = 84,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,600/84,348 = 84,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,600x = 84,348 × 84,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,600x = 7,114,585,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,114,585,104/57,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,517.10
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