Finding the Third Proportional to 52,618 and 80,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,618 and 80,493 is: 123,135.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,618 : 80,493 = 80,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,618/80,493 = 80,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,618x = 80,493 × 80,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,618x = 6,479,123,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,479,123,049/52,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,135.11
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