Finding the Third Proportional to 57,953.50 and 82,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,953.50 and 82,718 is: 118,064.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,953.50 : 82,718 = 82,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,953.50/82,718 = 82,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,953.50x = 82,718 × 82,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,953.50x = 6,842,267,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,842,267,524/57,953.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,064.79
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