Finding the Third Proportional to 58,717 and 78,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,717 and 78,657 is: 105,368.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,717 : 78,657 = 78,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,717/78,657 = 78,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,717x = 78,657 × 78,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,717x = 6,186,923,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,186,923,649/58,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,368.52
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