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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,696 and 110,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,696 and 110,312 is: 240,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,696 : 110,312 = 110,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,696/110,312 = 110,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,696x = 110,312 × 110,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,696x = 12,168,737,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168,737,344/50,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,033.48

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