Finding the Third Proportional to 33,488 and 50,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,488 and 50,664 is: 76,649.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,488 : 50,664 = 50,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,488/50,664 = 50,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,488x = 50,664 × 50,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,488x = 2,566,840,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,566,840,896/33,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,649.57
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