Finding the Third Proportional to 52,539 and 78,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,539 and 78,618 is: 117,641.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,539 : 78,618 = 78,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,539/78,618 = 78,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,539x = 78,618 × 78,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,539x = 6,180,789,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,180,789,924/52,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,641.94
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