Finding the Third Proportional to 50,284 and 110,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,284 and 110,612 is: 243,318.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,284 : 110,612 = 110,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,284/110,612 = 110,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,284x = 110,612 × 110,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,284x = 12,235,014,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,235,014,544/50,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,318.24
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