Finding the Third Proportional to 23,652 and 51,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,652 and 51,504 is: 112,153.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,652 : 51,504 = 51,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,652/51,504 = 51,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,652x = 51,504 × 51,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,652x = 2,652,662,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,652,662,016/23,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,153.81
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