Finding the Third Proportional to 57,750 and 77,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,750 and 77,859 is: 104,970.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,750 : 77,859 = 77,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,750/77,859 = 77,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,750x = 77,859 × 77,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,750x = 6,062,023,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,062,023,881/57,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,970.11
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