Finding the Third Proportional to 50,706 and 110,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,706 and 110,252 is: 239,725.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,706 : 110,252 = 110,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,706/110,252 = 110,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,706x = 110,252 × 110,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,706x = 12,155,503,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,155,503,504/50,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,725.15
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