Finding the Third Proportional to 21,751 and 50,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,751 and 50,157 is: 115,660.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,751 : 50,157 = 50,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,751/50,157 = 50,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,751x = 50,157 × 50,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,751x = 2,515,724,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,515,724,649/21,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,660.18
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