Finding the Third Proportional to 51,004 and 79,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,004 and 79,171 is: 122,893.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,004 : 79,171 = 79,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,004/79,171 = 79,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,004x = 79,171 × 79,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,004x = 6,268,047,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,268,047,241/51,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,893.25
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