Finding the Third Proportional to 50,284 and 106,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,284 and 106,992 is: 227,652.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,284 : 106,992 = 106,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,284/106,992 = 106,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,284x = 106,992 × 106,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,284x = 11,447,288,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,447,288,064/50,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,652.69
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