Finding the Third Proportional to 50,247 and 106,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,247 and 106,452 is: 225,526.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,247 : 106,452 = 106,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,247/106,452 = 106,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,247x = 106,452 × 106,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,247x = 11,332,028,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,332,028,304/50,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,526.47
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