Finding the Third Proportional to 50,130 and 108,967.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,130 and 108,967.50 is: 236,862.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,130 : 108,967.50 = 108,967.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,130/108,967.50 = 108,967.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,130x = 108,967.50 × 108,967.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,130x = 11,873,916,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,873,916,056.25/50,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,862.48
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