Finding the Third Proportional to 51,732 and 96,079.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,732 and 96,079.50 is: 178,444.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,732 : 96,079.50 = 96,079.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,732/96,079.50 = 96,079.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,732x = 96,079.50 × 96,079.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,732x = 9,231,270,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,231,270,320.25/51,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,444.10
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