Finding the Third Proportional to 50,564 and 110,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,564 and 110,344 is: 240,799.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,564 : 110,344 = 110,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,564/110,344 = 110,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,564x = 110,344 × 110,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,564x = 12,175,798,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,175,798,336/50,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,799.75
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