Finding the Third Proportional to 51,413 and 119,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,413 and 119,009 is: 275,477.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,413 : 119,009 = 119,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,413/119,009 = 119,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,413x = 119,009 × 119,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,413x = 14,163,142,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,163,142,081/51,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,477.84
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