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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,254.50 and 68,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,254.50 and 68,251.50 is: 92,693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,254.50 : 68,251.50 = 68,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,254.50/68,251.50 = 68,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,254.50x = 68,251.50 × 68,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,254.50x = 4,658,267,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,267,252.25/50,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,693.53

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