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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,748 and 110,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,748 and 110,676 is: 241,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,748 : 110,676 = 110,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,748/110,676 = 110,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,748x = 110,676 × 110,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,748x = 12,249,176,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,176,976/50,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,372.61

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