Finding the Third Proportional to 57,854 and 117,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,854 and 117,316 is: 237,892.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,854 : 117,316 = 117,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,854/117,316 = 117,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,854x = 117,316 × 117,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,854x = 13,763,043,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,763,043,856/57,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,892.69
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