Finding the Third Proportional to 51,322 and 106,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,322 and 106,726 is: 221,940.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,322 : 106,726 = 106,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,322/106,726 = 106,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,322x = 106,726 × 106,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,322x = 11,390,439,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,390,439,076/51,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,940.67
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