Finding the Third Proportional to 58,572 and 77,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,572 and 77,859 is: 103,496.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,572 : 77,859 = 77,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,572/77,859 = 77,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,572x = 77,859 × 77,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,572x = 6,062,023,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,062,023,881/58,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,496.96
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