Finding the Third Proportional to 51,524 and 112,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,524 and 112,354 is: 245,000.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,524 : 112,354 = 112,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,524/112,354 = 112,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,524x = 112,354 × 112,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,524x = 12,623,421,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,623,421,316/51,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,000.80
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