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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,027 and 70,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,027 and 70,360 is: 98,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,027 : 70,360 = 70,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,027/70,360 = 70,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,027x = 70,360 × 70,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,027x = 4,950,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,529,600/50,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,957.16

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