Finding the Third Proportional to 57,865 and 86,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,865 and 86,961 is: 130,687.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,865 : 86,961 = 86,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,865/86,961 = 86,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,865x = 86,961 × 86,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,865x = 7,562,215,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,562,215,521/57,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,687.21
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