Finding the Third Proportional to 50,071.50 and 81,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,071.50 and 81,351 is: 132,170.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,071.50 : 81,351 = 81,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,071.50/81,351 = 81,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,071.50x = 81,351 × 81,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,071.50x = 6,617,985,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,617,985,201/50,071.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,170.70
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