Finding the Third Proportional to 50,220 and 99,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,220 and 99,180 is: 195,871.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,220 : 99,180 = 99,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,220/99,180 = 99,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,220x = 99,180 × 99,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,220x = 9,836,672,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,836,672,400/50,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,871.61
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