Finding the Third Proportional to 50,220 and 109,369.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,220 and 109,369.50 is: 238,185.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,220 : 109,369.50 = 109,369.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,220/109,369.50 = 109,369.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,220x = 109,369.50 × 109,369.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,220x = 11,961,687,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,961,687,530.25/50,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,185.73
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