Finding the Third Proportional to 51,286 and 78,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,286 and 78,724 is: 120,841.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,286 : 78,724 = 78,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,286/78,724 = 78,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,286x = 78,724 × 78,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,286x = 6,197,468,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,197,468,176/51,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,841.32
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