Finding the Third Proportional to 51,004 and 110,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,004 and 110,897 is: 241,121.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,004 : 110,897 = 110,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,004/110,897 = 110,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,004x = 110,897 × 110,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,004x = 12,298,144,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,298,144,609/51,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,121.18
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