Finding the Third Proportional to 50,139 and 106,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,139 and 106,950 is: 228,131.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,139 : 106,950 = 106,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,139/106,950 = 106,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,139x = 106,950 × 106,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,139x = 11,438,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,438,302,500/50,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,131.84
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