Finding the Third Proportional to 51,552 and 109,210.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,552 and 109,210.50 is: 231,357.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,552 : 109,210.50 = 109,210.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,552/109,210.50 = 109,210.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,552x = 109,210.50 × 109,210.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,552x = 11,926,933,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,926,933,310.25/51,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,357.33
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