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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,794 and 110,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,794 and 110,063 is: 238,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,794 : 110,063 = 110,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,794/110,063 = 110,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,794x = 110,063 × 110,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,794x = 12,113,863,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113,863,969/50,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,490.06

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