Finding the Third Proportional to 51,174 and 110,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,174 and 110,124 is: 236,981.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,174 : 110,124 = 110,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,174/110,124 = 110,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,174x = 110,124 × 110,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,174x = 12,127,295,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,127,295,376/51,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,981.58
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