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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,182 and 75,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,182 and 75,277 is: 112,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,182 : 75,277 = 75,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,182/75,277 = 75,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,182x = 75,277 × 75,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,182x = 5,666,626,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,626,729/50,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,921.50

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