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Finding the Third Proportional to 51,964 and 112,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 51,964 and 112,232 is: 242,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964 : 112,232 = 112,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964/112,232 = 112,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964x = 112,232 × 112,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964x = 12,596,021,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596,021,824/51,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,399.00

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