Finding the Third Proportional to 51,846 and 114,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,846 and 114,060 is: 250,929.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,846 : 114,060 = 114,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,846/114,060 = 114,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,846x = 114,060 × 114,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,846x = 13,009,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,009,683,600/51,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,929.36
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