Finding the Third Proportional to 33,814 and 50,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,814 and 50,721 is: 76,081.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,814 : 50,721 = 50,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,814/50,721 = 50,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,814x = 50,721 × 50,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,814x = 2,572,619,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,572,619,841/33,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,081.50
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