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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,182.88 and 68,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,182.88 and 68,121 is: 92,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,182.88 : 68,121 = 68,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,182.88/68,121 = 68,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,182.88x = 68,121 × 68,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,182.88x = 4,640,470,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,470,641/50,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,471.20

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