Finding the Third Proportional to 52,095 and 80,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,095 and 80,304 is: 123,787.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,095 : 80,304 = 80,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,095/80,304 = 80,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,095x = 80,304 × 80,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,095x = 6,448,732,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,448,732,416/52,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,787.93
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