Finding the Third Proportional to 50,004 and 107,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,004 and 107,784 is: 232,329.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,004 : 107,784 = 107,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,004/107,784 = 107,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,004x = 107,784 × 107,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,004x = 11,617,390,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,617,390,656/50,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,329.23
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