Finding the Third Proportional to 50,234 and 68,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,234 and 68,226 is: 92,662.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,234 : 68,226 = 68,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,234/68,226 = 68,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,234x = 68,226 × 68,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,234x = 4,654,787,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,654,787,076/50,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,662.08
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