Finding the Third Proportional to 50,660 and 109,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,660 and 109,906 is: 238,439.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,660 : 109,906 = 109,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,660/109,906 = 109,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,660x = 109,906 × 109,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,660x = 12,079,328,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,079,328,836/50,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,439.18
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