Finding the Third Proportional to 51,318 and 81,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,318 and 81,981 is: 130,965.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,318 : 81,981 = 81,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,318/81,981 = 81,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,318x = 81,981 × 81,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,318x = 6,720,884,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,720,884,361/51,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,965.44
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