Finding the Third Proportional to 51,960 and 75,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,960 and 75,996 is: 111,150.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,960 : 75,996 = 75,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,960/75,996 = 75,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,960x = 75,996 × 75,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,960x = 5,775,392,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,775,392,016/51,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,150.73
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