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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,597 and 110,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,597 and 110,305 is: 240,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,597 : 110,305 = 110,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,597/110,305 = 110,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,597x = 110,305 × 110,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,597x = 12,167,193,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167,193,025/50,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,472.62

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