Finding the Third Proportional to 21,151 and 50,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,151 and 50,108 is: 118,708.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,151 : 50,108 = 50,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,151/50,108 = 50,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,151x = 50,108 × 50,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,151x = 2,510,811,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,510,811,664/21,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,708.89
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