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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,219.25 and 68,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,219.25 and 68,127 is: 92,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,219.25 : 68,127 = 68,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,219.25/68,127 = 68,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,219.25x = 68,127 × 68,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,219.25x = 4,641,288,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,288,129/50,219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,420.50

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