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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,169 and 68,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,169 and 68,794 is: 94,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,169 : 68,794 = 68,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,169/68,794 = 68,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,169x = 68,794 × 68,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,169x = 4,732,614,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,614,436/50,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,333.44

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