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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,930.63 and 110,716.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,930.63 and 110,716.13 is: 240,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,930.63 : 110,716.13 = 110,716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,930.63/110,716.13 = 110,716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,930.63x = 110,716.13 × 110,716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,930.63x = 12,258,060,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,060,335.02/50,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,681.52

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