Finding the Third Proportional to 57,796 and 90,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,796 and 90,688 is: 142,299.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,796 : 90,688 = 90,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,796/90,688 = 90,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,796x = 90,688 × 90,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,796x = 8,224,313,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,224,313,344/57,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,299.01
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