Finding the Third Proportional to 57,604 and 82,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,604 and 82,373 is: 117,792.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,604 : 82,373 = 82,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,604/82,373 = 82,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,604x = 82,373 × 82,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,604x = 6,785,311,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,785,311,129/57,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,792.36
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