Finding the Third Proportional to 50,224 and 75,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,224 and 75,444 is: 113,328.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,224 : 75,444 = 75,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,224/75,444 = 75,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,224x = 75,444 × 75,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,224x = 5,691,797,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,691,797,136/50,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,328.23
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