Finding the Third Proportional to 52,404 and 81,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,404 and 81,207 is: 125,841.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,404 : 81,207 = 81,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,404/81,207 = 81,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,404x = 81,207 × 81,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,404x = 6,594,576,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,594,576,849/52,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,841.10
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