Finding the Third Proportional to 50,248 and 106,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,248 and 106,000 is: 223,610.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,248 : 106,000 = 106,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,248/106,000 = 106,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,248x = 106,000 × 106,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,248x = 11,236,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,236,000,000/50,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,610.89
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