Finding the Third Proportional to 58,457 and 85,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,457 and 85,604 is: 125,357.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,457 : 85,604 = 85,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,457/85,604 = 85,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,457x = 85,604 × 85,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,457x = 7,328,044,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,328,044,816/58,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,357.87
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