Finding the Third Proportional to 51,450 and 104,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,450 and 104,330 is: 211,559.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,450 : 104,330 = 104,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,450/104,330 = 104,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,450x = 104,330 × 104,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,450x = 10,884,748,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,884,748,900/51,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,559.75
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