Finding the Third Proportional to 51,326 and 106,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,326 and 106,684 is: 221,748.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,326 : 106,684 = 106,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,326/106,684 = 106,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,326x = 106,684 × 106,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,326x = 11,381,475,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,381,475,856/51,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,748.74
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