Finding the Third Proportional to 23,629 and 51,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,629 and 51,138 is: 110,673.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,629 : 51,138 = 51,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,629/51,138 = 51,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,629x = 51,138 × 51,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,629x = 2,615,095,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,615,095,044/23,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,673.12
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