Finding the Third Proportional to 50,356 and 104,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,356 and 104,352 is: 216,247.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,356 : 104,352 = 104,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,356/104,352 = 104,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,356x = 104,352 × 104,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,356x = 10,889,339,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,889,339,904/50,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,247.12
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