Finding the Third Proportional to 50,354 and 106,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,354 and 106,690 is: 226,054.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,354 : 106,690 = 106,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,354/106,690 = 106,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,354x = 106,690 × 106,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,354x = 11,382,756,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,382,756,100/50,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,054.66
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