Finding the Third Proportional to 50,108 and 75,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,108 and 75,036 is: 112,365.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,108 : 75,036 = 75,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,108/75,036 = 75,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,108x = 75,036 × 75,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,108x = 5,630,401,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,630,401,296/50,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,365.32
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