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Finding the Third Proportional to 50.63 and 75.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 50.63 and 75.94 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.94 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.94 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.94 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 5,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.50/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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