Finding the Third Proportional to 33,216 and 50,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,216 and 50,067 is: 75,466.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,216 : 50,067 = 50,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,216/50,067 = 50,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,216x = 50,067 × 50,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,216x = 2,506,704,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,506,704,489/33,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,466.78
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