Finding the Third Proportional to 50,878 and 77,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,878 and 77,832 is: 119,065.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,878 : 77,832 = 77,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,878/77,832 = 77,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,878x = 77,832 × 77,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,878x = 6,057,820,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,057,820,224/50,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,065.61
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