Finding the Third Proportional to 50,120 and 105,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,120 and 105,100 is: 220,391.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,120 : 105,100 = 105,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,120/105,100 = 105,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,120x = 105,100 × 105,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,120x = 11,046,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,046,010,000/50,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,391.26
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