Finding the Third Proportional to 33,141 and 50,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,141 and 50,193.50 is: 76,020.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,141 : 50,193.50 = 50,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,141/50,193.50 = 50,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,141x = 50,193.50 × 50,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,141x = 2,519,387,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,387,442.25/33,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,020.26
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