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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,858 and 86,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,858 and 86,771 is: 130,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,858 : 86,771 = 86,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,858/86,771 = 86,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,858x = 86,771 × 86,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,858x = 7,529,206,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,206,441/57,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,132.50

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