Finding the Third Proportional to 51,318 and 75,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,318 and 75,201 is: 110,198.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,318 : 75,201 = 75,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,318/75,201 = 75,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,318x = 75,201 × 75,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,318x = 5,655,190,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,655,190,401/51,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,198.96
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