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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,392 and 110,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,392 and 110,332 is: 241,569.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,392 : 110,332 = 110,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,392/110,332 = 110,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,392x = 110,332 × 110,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,392x = 12,173,150,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,173,150,224/50,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,569.10

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