Finding the Third Proportional to 52,114 and 106,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,114 and 106,074 is: 215,905.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,114 : 106,074 = 106,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,114/106,074 = 106,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,114x = 106,074 × 106,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,114x = 11,251,693,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,251,693,476/52,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,905.39
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