Finding the Third Proportional to 50,031 and 75,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,031 and 75,411 is: 113,665.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,031 : 75,411 = 75,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,031/75,411 = 75,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,031x = 75,411 × 75,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,031x = 5,686,818,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,686,818,921/50,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,665.91
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