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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,228 and 68,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,228 and 68,872 is: 94,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,228 : 68,872 = 68,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,228/68,872 = 68,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,228x = 68,872 × 68,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,228x = 4,743,352,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,352,384/50,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,436.42

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