Finding the Third Proportional to 51,877 and 110,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,877 and 110,666 is: 236,076.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,877 : 110,666 = 110,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,877/110,666 = 110,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,877x = 110,666 × 110,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,877x = 12,246,963,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,246,963,556/51,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,076.94
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