Finding the Third Proportional to 51,814 and 110,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,814 and 110,737 is: 236,667.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,814 : 110,737 = 110,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,814/110,737 = 110,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,814x = 110,737 × 110,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,814x = 12,262,683,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,262,683,169/51,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,667.37
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