Finding the Third Proportional to 52,590 and 75,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,590 and 75,591 is: 108,651.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,590 : 75,591 = 75,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,590/75,591 = 75,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,590x = 75,591 × 75,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,590x = 5,713,999,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,713,999,281/52,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,651.82
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