Finding the Third Proportional to 51,317 and 106,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,317 and 106,666 is: 221,712.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,317 : 106,666 = 106,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,317/106,666 = 106,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,317x = 106,666 × 106,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,317x = 11,377,635,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,377,635,556/51,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,712.80
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