Finding the Third Proportional to 50,377 and 110,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,377 and 110,330 is: 241,632.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,377 : 110,330 = 110,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,377/110,330 = 110,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,377x = 110,330 × 110,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,377x = 12,172,708,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,172,708,900/50,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,632.27
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