Finding the Third Proportional to 57,694 and 87,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,694 and 87,310 is: 132,128.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,694 : 87,310 = 87,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,694/87,310 = 87,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,694x = 87,310 × 87,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,694x = 7,623,036,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,623,036,100/57,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,128.75
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