Finding the Third Proportional to 57,630 and 77,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,630 and 77,793 is: 105,010.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,630 : 77,793 = 77,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,630/77,793 = 77,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,630x = 77,793 × 77,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,630x = 6,051,750,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,051,750,849/57,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,010.43
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