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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,223 and 68,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,223 and 68,133 is: 92,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,223 : 68,133 = 68,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,223/68,133 = 68,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,223x = 68,133 × 68,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,223x = 4,642,105,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,105,689/50,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,429.88

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