Finding the Third Proportional to 50,978 and 77,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,978 and 77,547 is: 117,963.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,978 : 77,547 = 77,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,978/77,547 = 77,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,978x = 77,547 × 77,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,978x = 6,013,537,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,013,537,209/50,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,963.38
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