Finding the Third Proportional to 34,219 and 51,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,219 and 51,189 is: 76,574.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,219 : 51,189 = 51,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,219/51,189 = 51,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,219x = 51,189 × 51,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,219x = 2,620,313,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,620,313,721/34,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,574.82
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