Finding the Third Proportional to 52,002 and 80,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,002 and 80,483 is: 124,562.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,002 : 80,483 = 80,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,002/80,483 = 80,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,002x = 80,483 × 80,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,002x = 6,477,513,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,477,513,289/52,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,562.77
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