Finding the Third Proportional to 52,006 and 106,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,006 and 106,476 is: 217,996.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,006 : 106,476 = 106,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,006/106,476 = 106,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,006x = 106,476 × 106,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,006x = 11,337,138,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,337,138,576/52,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,996.74
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