Finding the Third Proportional to 51,829 and 107,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,829 and 107,348 is: 222,338.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,829 : 107,348 = 107,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,829/107,348 = 107,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,829x = 107,348 × 107,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,829x = 11,523,593,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,523,593,104/51,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,338.71
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