Finding the Third Proportional to 51,874 and 113,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,874 and 113,170 is: 246,895.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,874 : 113,170 = 113,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,874/113,170 = 113,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,874x = 113,170 × 113,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,874x = 12,807,448,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,807,448,900/51,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,895.34
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