Finding the Third Proportional to 34,050 and 51,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,050 and 51,798 is: 78,796.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,050 : 51,798 = 51,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,050/51,798 = 51,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,050x = 51,798 × 51,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,050x = 2,683,032,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,032,804/34,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,796.85
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