Finding the Third Proportional to 51,169 and 78,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,169 and 78,941 is: 121,786.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,169 : 78,941 = 78,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,169/78,941 = 78,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,169x = 78,941 × 78,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,169x = 6,231,681,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,231,681,481/51,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,786.27
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