Finding the Third Proportional to 51,768 and 110,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,768 and 110,914 is: 237,635.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,768 : 110,914 = 110,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,768/110,914 = 110,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,768x = 110,914 × 110,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,768x = 12,301,915,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,301,915,396/51,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,635.52
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