Finding the Third Proportional to 51,822 and 76,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,822 and 76,031 is: 111,549.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,822 : 76,031 = 76,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,822/76,031 = 76,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,822x = 76,031 × 76,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,822x = 5,780,712,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,780,712,961/51,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,549.40
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