Finding the Third Proportional to 50,006 and 70,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,006 and 70,331 is: 98,917.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,006 : 70,331 = 70,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,006/70,331 = 70,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,006x = 70,331 × 70,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,006x = 4,946,449,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,946,449,561/50,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,917.12
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