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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,946 and 110,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,946 and 110,676 is: 240,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,946 : 110,676 = 110,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,946/110,676 = 110,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,946x = 110,676 × 110,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,946x = 12,249,176,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,176,976/50,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,434.52

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