Finding the Third Proportional to 51,132 and 114,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,132 and 114,168 is: 254,915.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,132 : 114,168 = 114,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,132/114,168 = 114,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,132x = 114,168 × 114,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,132x = 13,034,332,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,034,332,224/51,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,915.36
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