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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,292 and 110,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,292 and 110,160 is: 241,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,292 : 110,160 = 110,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,292/110,160 = 110,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,292x = 110,160 × 110,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,292x = 12,135,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135,225,600/50,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,295.35

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