Finding the Third Proportional to 50,388 and 110,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,388 and 110,352 is: 241,675.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,388 : 110,352 = 110,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,388/110,352 = 110,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,388x = 110,352 × 110,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,388x = 12,177,563,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,177,563,904/50,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,675.87
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