Finding the Third Proportional to 51,084 and 107,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,084 and 107,676 is: 226,961.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,084 : 107,676 = 107,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,084/107,676 = 107,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,084x = 107,676 × 107,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,084x = 11,594,120,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,594,120,976/51,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,961.89
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