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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,908 and 120,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,908 and 120,370 is: 284,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,908 : 120,370 = 120,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,908/120,370 = 120,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,908x = 120,370 × 120,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,908x = 14,488,936,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488,936,900/50,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,610.22

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