Finding the Third Proportional to 57,975 and 82,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,975 and 82,683 is: 117,921.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,975 : 82,683 = 82,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,975/82,683 = 82,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,975x = 82,683 × 82,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,975x = 6,836,478,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,836,478,489/57,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,921.15
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