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Finding the Third Proportional to 51,036 and 110,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 51,036 and 110,272 is: 238,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,036 : 110,272 = 110,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,036/110,272 = 110,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,036x = 110,272 × 110,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,036x = 12,159,913,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159,913,984/51,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,261.50

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