Finding the Third Proportional to 51,410 and 106,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,410 and 106,924 is: 222,383.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,410 : 106,924 = 106,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,410/106,924 = 106,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,410x = 106,924 × 106,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,410x = 11,432,741,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,432,741,776/51,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,383.62
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