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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,292 and 110,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,292 and 110,248 is: 241,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,292 : 110,248 = 110,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,292/110,248 = 110,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,292x = 110,248 × 110,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,292x = 12,154,621,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154,621,504/50,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,681.01

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