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Finding the Third Proportional to 51,266 and 110,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 51,266 and 110,308 is: 237,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,266 : 110,308 = 110,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,266/110,308 = 110,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,266x = 110,308 × 110,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,266x = 12,167,854,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167,854,864/51,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,347.46

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