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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,912 and 91,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,912 and 91,775 is: 145,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,912 : 91,775 = 91,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,912/91,775 = 91,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,912x = 91,775 × 91,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,912x = 8,422,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,650,625/57,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,438.78

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