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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,245 and 68,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,245 and 68,235 is: 92,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,245 : 68,235 = 68,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,245/68,235 = 68,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,245x = 68,235 × 68,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,245x = 4,656,015,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,015,225/50,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,666.24

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