Finding the Third Proportional to 51,991 and 80,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,991 and 80,469 is: 124,545.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,991 : 80,469 = 80,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,991/80,469 = 80,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,991x = 80,469 × 80,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,991x = 6,475,259,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,475,259,961/51,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,545.79
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