Finding the Third Proportional to 57,904 and 87,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,904 and 87,288 is: 131,583.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,904 : 87,288 = 87,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,904/87,288 = 87,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,904x = 87,288 × 87,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,904x = 7,619,194,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,619,194,944/57,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,583.22
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