Finding the Third Proportional to 52,408 and 80,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,408 and 80,136 is: 122,534.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,408 : 80,136 = 80,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,408/80,136 = 80,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,408x = 80,136 × 80,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,408x = 6,421,778,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,421,778,496/52,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,534.32
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