Finding the Third Proportional to 50,006 and 105,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,006 and 105,894 is: 224,243.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,006 : 105,894 = 105,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,006/105,894 = 105,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,006x = 105,894 × 105,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,006x = 11,213,539,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,213,539,236/50,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,243.88
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