Finding the Third Proportional to 50,720 and 109,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,720 and 109,248 is: 235,313.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,720 : 109,248 = 109,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,720/109,248 = 109,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,720x = 109,248 × 109,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,720x = 11,935,125,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,935,125,504/50,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,313.99
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