Finding the Third Proportional to 23,692 and 51,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,692 and 51,561 is: 112,212.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,692 : 51,561 = 51,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,692/51,561 = 51,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,692x = 51,561 × 51,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,692x = 2,658,536,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,536,721/23,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,212.42
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