Finding the Third Proportional to 51,792 and 75,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,792 and 75,975 is: 111,449.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,792 : 75,975 = 75,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,792/75,975 = 75,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,792x = 75,975 × 75,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,792x = 5,772,200,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,772,200,625/51,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,449.66
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