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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,996 and 86,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,996 and 86,967 is: 130,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,996 : 86,967 = 86,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,996/86,967 = 86,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,996x = 86,967 × 86,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,996x = 7,563,259,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563,259,089/57,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,410.01

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