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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,234 and 68,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,234 and 68,881 is: 94,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,234 : 68,881 = 68,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,234/68,881 = 68,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,234x = 68,881 × 68,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,234x = 4,744,592,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,592,161/50,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,449.82

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