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Finding the Third Proportional to 50.63 and 122.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 50.63 and 122.06 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 122.06 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/122.06 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 122.06 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 14,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899.25/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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