Finding the Third Proportional to 50,964 and 110,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,964 and 110,460 is: 239,412.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,964 : 110,460 = 110,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,964/110,460 = 110,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,964x = 110,460 × 110,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,964x = 12,201,411,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,201,411,600/50,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,412.36
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