Finding the Third Proportional to 51,292 and 110,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,292 and 110,252 is: 236,986.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,292 : 110,252 = 110,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,292/110,252 = 110,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,292x = 110,252 × 110,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,292x = 12,155,503,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,155,503,504/51,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,986.34
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