Finding the Third Proportional to 51,030 and 75,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,030 and 75,816 is: 112,640.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,030 : 75,816 = 75,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,030/75,816 = 75,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,030x = 75,816 × 75,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,030x = 5,748,065,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,748,065,856/51,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,640.91
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