Finding the Third Proportional to 50,909 and 110,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,909 and 110,530 is: 239,974.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,909 : 110,530 = 110,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,909/110,530 = 110,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,909x = 110,530 × 110,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,909x = 12,216,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,216,880,900/50,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,974.87
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