Finding the Third Proportional to 51,594 and 112,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,594 and 112,909 is: 247,091.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,594 : 112,909 = 112,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,594/112,909 = 112,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,594x = 112,909 × 112,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,594x = 12,748,442,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,748,442,281/51,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,091.57
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