Finding the Third Proportional to 50,615.75 and 110,764.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,615.75 and 110,764.75 is: 242,391.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,615.75 : 110,764.75 = 110,764.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,615.75/110,764.75 = 110,764.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,615.75x = 110,764.75 × 110,764.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,615.75x = 12,268,829,842.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,268,829,842.56/50,615.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,391.54
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