Finding the Third Proportional to 50,514 and 106,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,514 and 106,786 is: 225,744.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,514 : 106,786 = 106,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,514/106,786 = 106,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,514x = 106,786 × 106,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,514x = 11,403,249,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,403,249,796/50,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,744.34
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