Finding the Third Proportional to 50,028 and 106,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,028 and 106,752 is: 227,792.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,028 : 106,752 = 106,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,028/106,752 = 106,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,028x = 106,752 × 106,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,028x = 11,395,989,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,395,989,504/50,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,792.23
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