Finding the Third Proportional to 52,197 and 110,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,197 and 110,874 is: 235,512.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,197 : 110,874 = 110,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,197/110,874 = 110,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,197x = 110,874 × 110,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,197x = 12,293,043,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,293,043,876/52,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,512.46
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