Finding the Third Proportional to 52,524 and 80,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,524 and 80,732 is: 124,089.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,524 : 80,732 = 80,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,524/80,732 = 80,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,524x = 80,732 × 80,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,524x = 6,517,655,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,517,655,824/52,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,089.10
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