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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,251 and 51,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,251 and 51,049 is: 71,887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,251 : 51,049 = 51,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,251/51,049 = 51,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,251x = 51,049 × 51,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,251x = 2,606,000,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,000,401/36,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,887.68

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