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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,742 and 110,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,742 and 110,664 is: 241,348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,742 : 110,664 = 110,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,742/110,664 = 110,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,742x = 110,664 × 110,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,742x = 12,246,520,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,520,896/50,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,348.80

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