Finding the Third Proportional to 50,008 and 106,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,008 and 106,388 is: 226,331.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,008 : 106,388 = 106,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,008/106,388 = 106,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,008x = 106,388 × 106,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,008x = 11,318,406,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,318,406,544/50,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,331.92
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