Finding the Third Proportional to 23,416 and 51,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,416 and 51,748 is: 114,360.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,416 : 51,748 = 51,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,416/51,748 = 51,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,416x = 51,748 × 51,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,416x = 2,677,855,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,677,855,504/23,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,360.07
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