Finding the Third Proportional to 50,682 and 107,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,682 and 107,925 is: 229,821.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,682 : 107,925 = 107,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,682/107,925 = 107,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,682x = 107,925 × 107,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,682x = 11,647,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,647,805,625/50,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,821.35
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