Finding the Third Proportional to 52,518 and 112,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,518 and 112,836 is: 242,430.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,518 : 112,836 = 112,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,518/112,836 = 112,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,518x = 112,836 × 112,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,518x = 12,731,962,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,731,962,896/52,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,430.46
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