Finding the Third Proportional to 50,352 and 106,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,352 and 106,686 is: 226,046.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,352 : 106,686 = 106,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,352/106,686 = 106,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,352x = 106,686 × 106,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,352x = 11,381,902,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,381,902,596/50,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,046.68
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