Finding the Third Proportional to 50,370 and 110,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,370 and 110,292 is: 241,499.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,370 : 110,292 = 110,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,370/110,292 = 110,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,370x = 110,292 × 110,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,370x = 12,164,325,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,164,325,264/50,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,499.41
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