Finding the Third Proportional to 51,129 and 109,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,129 and 109,365 is: 233,931.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,129 : 109,365 = 109,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,129/109,365 = 109,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,129x = 109,365 × 109,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,129x = 11,960,703,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,960,703,225/51,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,931.88
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