Finding the Third Proportional to 50,278.75 and 74,244.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,278.75 and 74,244.75 is: 109,634.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,278.75 : 74,244.75 = 74,244.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,278.75/74,244.75 = 74,244.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,278.75x = 74,244.75 × 74,244.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,278.75x = 5,512,282,902.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,512,282,902.56/50,278.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,634.45
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