Finding the Third Proportional to 51,275 and 112,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,275 and 112,635 is: 247,423.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,275 : 112,635 = 112,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,275/112,635 = 112,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,275x = 112,635 × 112,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,275x = 12,686,643,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,686,643,225/51,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,423.56
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