Finding the Third Proportional to 51,128 and 109,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,128 and 109,363 is: 233,927.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,128 : 109,363 = 109,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,128/109,363 = 109,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,128x = 109,363 × 109,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,128x = 11,960,265,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,960,265,769/51,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,927.90
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