Finding the Third Proportional to 51,968 and 76,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,968 and 76,008 is: 111,168.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,968 : 76,008 = 76,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,968/76,008 = 76,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,968x = 76,008 × 76,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,968x = 5,777,216,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,777,216,064/51,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,168.72
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