Finding the Third Proportional to 51,416 and 104,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,416 and 104,263 is: 211,427.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,416 : 104,263 = 104,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,416/104,263 = 104,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,416x = 104,263 × 104,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,416x = 10,870,773,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,870,773,169/51,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,427.83
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