Finding the Third Proportional to 50,493 and 106,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,493 and 106,209 is: 223,404.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,493 : 106,209 = 106,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,493/106,209 = 106,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,493x = 106,209 × 106,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,493x = 11,280,351,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,280,351,681/50,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,404.27
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