Finding the Third Proportional to 50,002 and 105,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,002 and 105,622 is: 223,111.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,002 : 105,622 = 105,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,002/105,622 = 105,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,002x = 105,622 × 105,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,002x = 11,156,006,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,156,006,884/50,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,111.21
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