Finding the Third Proportional to 50,600 and 110,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,600 and 110,600 is: 241,746.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,600 : 110,600 = 110,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,600/110,600 = 110,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,600x = 110,600 × 110,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,600x = 12,232,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,232,360,000/50,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,746.25
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