Finding the Third Proportional to 33,244 and 51,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,244 and 51,114 is: 78,589.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,244 : 51,114 = 51,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,244/51,114 = 51,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,244x = 51,114 × 51,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,244x = 2,612,640,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,612,640,996/33,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,589.85
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