Finding the Third Proportional to 50,316 and 106,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,316 and 106,626 is: 225,954.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,316 : 106,626 = 106,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,316/106,626 = 106,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,316x = 106,626 × 106,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,316x = 11,369,103,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,369,103,876/50,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,954.05
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