Finding the Third Proportional to 50,102 and 74,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,102 and 74,995 is: 112,256.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,102 : 74,995 = 74,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,102/74,995 = 74,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,102x = 74,995 × 74,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,102x = 5,624,250,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,624,250,025/50,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,256.00
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