Finding the Third Proportional to 50,182 and 68,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,182 and 68,812 is: 94,358.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,182 : 68,812 = 68,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,182/68,812 = 68,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,182x = 68,812 × 68,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,182x = 4,735,091,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,735,091,344/50,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,358.36
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