Finding the Third Proportional to 51,350 and 110,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,350 and 110,076 is: 235,963.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,350 : 110,076 = 110,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,350/110,076 = 110,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,350x = 110,076 × 110,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,350x = 12,116,725,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,116,725,776/51,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,963.50
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