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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,828 and 90,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,828 and 90,735 is: 142,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,828 : 90,735 = 90,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,828/90,735 = 90,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,828x = 90,735 × 90,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,828x = 8,232,840,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,840,225/57,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,367.72

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