Finding the Third Proportional to 51,462 and 79,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,462 and 79,812 is: 123,779.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,462 : 79,812 = 79,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,462/79,812 = 79,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,462x = 79,812 × 79,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,462x = 6,369,955,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,369,955,344/51,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,779.79
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