Finding the Third Proportional to 51,460 and 110,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,460 and 110,622 is: 237,800.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,460 : 110,622 = 110,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,460/110,622 = 110,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,460x = 110,622 × 110,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,460x = 12,237,226,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,237,226,884/51,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,800.76
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