Finding the Third Proportional to 57,713 and 90,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,713 and 90,215 is: 141,021.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,713 : 90,215 = 90,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,713/90,215 = 90,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,713x = 90,215 × 90,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,713x = 8,138,746,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,138,746,225/57,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,021.02
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