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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,312 and 110,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,312 and 110,552 is: 242,919.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,312 : 110,552 = 110,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,312/110,552 = 110,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,312x = 110,552 × 110,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,312x = 12,221,744,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221,744,704/50,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,919.08

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