Finding the Third Proportional to 57,897 and 86,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,897 and 86,603 is: 129,541.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,897 : 86,603 = 86,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,897/86,603 = 86,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,897x = 86,603 × 86,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,897x = 7,500,079,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,500,079,609/57,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,541.77
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