Finding the Third Proportional to 52,034 and 77,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,034 and 77,475 is: 115,354.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,034 : 77,475 = 77,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,034/77,475 = 77,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,034x = 77,475 × 77,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,034x = 6,002,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,002,375,625/52,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,354.88
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