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Finding the Third Proportional to 50.06 and 76.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 50.06 and 76.50 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 76.50 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/76.50 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 76.50 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 5,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852.25/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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