Finding the Third Proportional to 51,509 and 79,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,509 and 79,715 is: 123,366.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,509 : 79,715 = 79,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,509/79,715 = 79,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,509x = 79,715 × 79,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,509x = 6,354,481,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,354,481,225/51,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,366.43
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