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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,222.81 and 68,209.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,222.81 and 68,209.03 is: 92,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,222.81 : 68,209.03 = 68,209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,222.81/68,209.03 = 68,209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,222.81x = 68,209.03 × 68,209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,222.81x = 4,652,471,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,471,944.06/50,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,636.63

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