Finding the Third Proportional to 51,269 and 80,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,269 and 80,264 is: 125,657.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,269 : 80,264 = 80,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,269/80,264 = 80,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,269x = 80,264 × 80,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,269x = 6,442,309,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,442,309,696/51,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,657.02
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