Finding the Third Proportional to 52,674 and 80,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,674 and 80,035 is: 121,608.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,674 : 80,035 = 80,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,674/80,035 = 80,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,674x = 80,035 × 80,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,674x = 6,405,601,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,405,601,225/52,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,608.41
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