Finding the Third Proportional to 33,336 and 51,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,336 and 51,604 is: 79,882.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,336 : 51,604 = 51,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,336/51,604 = 51,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,336x = 51,604 × 51,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,336x = 2,662,972,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,662,972,816/33,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,882.79
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