Finding the Third Proportional to 33,670 and 50,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,670 and 50,505 is: 75,757.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,670 : 50,505 = 50,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,670/50,505 = 50,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,670x = 50,505 × 50,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,670x = 2,550,755,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,550,755,025/33,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,757.50
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