Finding the Third Proportional to 50,618 and 101,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,618 and 101,176 is: 202,232.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,618 : 101,176 = 101,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,618/101,176 = 101,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,618x = 101,176 × 101,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,618x = 10,236,582,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,236,582,976/50,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,232.07
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