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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,882 and 86,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,882 and 86,807 is: 130,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,882 : 86,807 = 86,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,882/86,807 = 86,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,882x = 86,807 × 86,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,882x = 7,535,455,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,455,249/57,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,186.50

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