Finding the Third Proportional to 51,496 and 81,943.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,496 and 81,943.75 is: 130,394.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,496 : 81,943.75 = 81,943.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,496/81,943.75 = 81,943.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,496x = 81,943.75 × 81,943.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,496x = 6,714,778,164.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,714,778,164.06/51,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,394.17
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