Finding the Third Proportional to 51,280 and 110,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,280 and 110,368 is: 237,540.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,280 : 110,368 = 110,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,280/110,368 = 110,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,280x = 110,368 × 110,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,280x = 12,181,095,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,181,095,424/51,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,540.86
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