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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,221.88 and 68,207.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,221.88 and 68,207.63 is: 92,634.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,221.88 : 68,207.63 = 68,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,221.88/68,207.63 = 68,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,221.88x = 68,207.63 × 68,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,221.88x = 4,652,280,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,280,108.14/50,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,634.54

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