Finding the Third Proportional to 50,365 and 106,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,365 and 106,712 is: 226,098.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,365 : 106,712 = 106,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,365/106,712 = 106,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,365x = 106,712 × 106,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,365x = 11,387,450,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,387,450,944/50,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,098.50
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