Finding the Third Proportional to 57,834 and 87,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,834 and 87,237 is: 131,588.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,834 : 87,237 = 87,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,834/87,237 = 87,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,834x = 87,237 × 87,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,834x = 7,610,294,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,610,294,169/57,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,588.58
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