Finding the Third Proportional to 50,006 and 106,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,006 and 106,924 is: 228,627.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,006 : 106,924 = 106,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,006/106,924 = 106,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,006x = 106,924 × 106,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,006x = 11,432,741,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,432,741,776/50,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,627.40
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