Finding the Third Proportional to 50,276 and 99,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,276 and 99,283 is: 196,060.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,276 : 99,283 = 99,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,276/99,283 = 99,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,276x = 99,283 × 99,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,276x = 9,857,114,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,857,114,089/50,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,060.03
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