Finding the Third Proportional to 51,552 and 112,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,552 and 112,572 is: 245,818.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,552 : 112,572 = 112,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,552/112,572 = 112,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,552x = 112,572 × 112,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,552x = 12,672,455,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,672,455,184/51,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,818.89
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