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Finding the Third Proportional to 51,348 and 110,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 51,348 and 110,364 is: 237,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,348 : 110,364 = 110,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,348/110,364 = 110,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,348x = 110,364 × 110,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,348x = 12,180,212,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,212,496/51,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,209.09

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