Finding the Third Proportional to 50,292 and 109,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,292 and 109,800 is: 239,720.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,292 : 109,800 = 109,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,292/109,800 = 109,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,292x = 109,800 × 109,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,292x = 12,056,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,056,040,000/50,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,720.83
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