Finding the Third Proportional to 52,091 and 107,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,091 and 107,874 is: 223,393.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,091 : 107,874 = 107,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,091/107,874 = 107,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,091x = 107,874 × 107,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,091x = 11,636,799,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,636,799,876/52,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,393.67
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