Finding the Third Proportional to 34,225 and 51,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,225 and 51,197 is: 76,585.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,225 : 51,197 = 51,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,225/51,197 = 51,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,225x = 51,197 × 51,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,225x = 2,621,132,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,621,132,809/34,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,585.33
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