Finding the Third Proportional to 50,718 and 102,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,718 and 102,972 is: 209,062.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,718 : 102,972 = 102,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,718/102,972 = 102,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,718x = 102,972 × 102,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,718x = 10,603,232,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,603,232,784/50,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,062.52
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