Finding the Third Proportional to 51,519 and 112,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,519 and 112,344 is: 244,980.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,519 : 112,344 = 112,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,519/112,344 = 112,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,519x = 112,344 × 112,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,519x = 12,621,174,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,621,174,336/51,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,980.97
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