Finding the Third Proportional to 57,904 and 91,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,904 and 91,763 is: 145,420.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,904 : 91,763 = 91,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,904/91,763 = 91,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,904x = 91,763 × 91,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,904x = 8,420,448,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,420,448,169/57,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,420.84
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