Finding the Third Proportional to 52,110 and 112,258.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,110 and 112,258.50 is: 241,834.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,110 : 112,258.50 = 112,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,110/112,258.50 = 112,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,110x = 112,258.50 × 112,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,110x = 12,601,970,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,601,970,822.25/52,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,834.02
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