Finding the Third Proportional to 34,056 and 51,130.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,056 and 51,130.50 is: 76,765.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,056 : 51,130.50 = 51,130.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,056/51,130.50 = 51,130.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,056x = 51,130.50 × 51,130.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,056x = 2,614,328,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,614,328,030.25/34,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,765.56
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