Finding the Third Proportional to 51,492 and 106,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,492 and 106,292 is: 219,412.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,492 : 106,292 = 106,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,492/106,292 = 106,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,492x = 106,292 × 106,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,492x = 11,297,989,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,297,989,264/51,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,412.52
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