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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,797 and 110,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,797 and 110,069 is: 238,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,797 : 110,069 = 110,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,797/110,069 = 110,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,797x = 110,069 × 110,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,797x = 12,115,184,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115,184,761/50,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,501.97

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