Finding the Third Proportional to 57,602 and 137,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,602 and 137,381 is: 327,654.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,602 : 137,381 = 137,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,602/137,381 = 137,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,602x = 137,381 × 137,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,602x = 18,873,539,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,873,539,161/57,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,654.23
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