Finding the Third Proportional to 57,658 and 73,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,658 and 73,674 is: 94,138.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,658 : 73,674 = 73,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,658/73,674 = 73,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,658x = 73,674 × 73,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,658x = 5,427,858,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,427,858,276/57,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,138.86
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