Finding the Third Proportional to 50,364 and 106,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,364 and 106,710 is: 226,094.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,364 : 106,710 = 106,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,364/106,710 = 106,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,364x = 106,710 × 106,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,364x = 11,387,024,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,387,024,100/50,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,094.51
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