Finding the Third Proportional to 57,730 and 91,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,730 and 91,528 is: 145,113.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,730 : 91,528 = 91,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,730/91,528 = 91,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,730x = 91,528 × 91,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,730x = 8,377,374,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,377,374,784/57,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,113.02
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