Finding the Third Proportional to 50,358 and 110,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,358 and 110,628 is: 243,030.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,358 : 110,628 = 110,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,358/110,628 = 110,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,358x = 110,628 × 110,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,358x = 12,238,554,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,238,554,384/50,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,030.99
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