Finding the Third Proportional to 51,510 and 106,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,510 and 106,329 is: 219,488.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,510 : 106,329 = 106,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,510/106,329 = 106,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,510x = 106,329 × 106,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,510x = 11,305,856,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,305,856,241/51,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,488.57
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