Finding the Third Proportional to 50,970 and 78,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,970 and 78,727 is: 121,599.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,970 : 78,727 = 78,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,970/78,727 = 78,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,970x = 78,727 × 78,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,970x = 6,197,940,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,197,940,529/50,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,599.77
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