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Finding the Third Proportional to 51,996 and 110,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 51,996 and 110,190 is: 233,514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,996 : 110,190 = 110,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,996/110,190 = 110,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,996x = 110,190 × 110,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,996x = 12,141,836,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,141,836,100/51,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,514.81

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