Finding the Third Proportional to 33,344 and 51,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,344 and 51,126.50 is: 78,392.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,344 : 51,126.50 = 51,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,344/51,126.50 = 51,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,344x = 51,126.50 × 51,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,344x = 2,613,919,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,613,919,002.25/33,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,392.48
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