Finding the Third Proportional to 50,145 and 110,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,145 and 110,131 is: 241,875.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,145 : 110,131 = 110,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,145/110,131 = 110,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,145x = 110,131 × 110,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,145x = 12,128,837,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,128,837,161/50,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,875.30
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