Finding the Third Proportional to 33,305 and 50,177.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,305 and 50,177.50 is: 75,597.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,305 : 50,177.50 = 50,177.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,305/50,177.50 = 50,177.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,305x = 50,177.50 × 50,177.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,305x = 2,517,781,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,517,781,506.25/33,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,597.70
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