Finding the Third Proportional to 50,020 and 106,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,020 and 106,951 is: 228,678.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,020 : 106,951 = 106,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,020/106,951 = 106,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,020x = 106,951 × 106,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,020x = 11,438,516,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,438,516,401/50,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,678.86
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