Finding the Third Proportional to 51,230 and 110,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,230 and 110,362 is: 237,746.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,230 : 110,362 = 110,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,230/110,362 = 110,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,230x = 110,362 × 110,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,230x = 12,179,771,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,179,771,044/51,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,746.85
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