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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,615 and 86,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,615 and 86,423 is: 129,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,615 : 86,423 = 86,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,615/86,423 = 86,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,615x = 86,423 × 86,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,615x = 7,468,934,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,934,929/57,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,635.25

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