Finding the Third Proportional to 50,305 and 68,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,305 and 68,076 is: 92,124.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,305 : 68,076 = 68,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,305/68,076 = 68,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,305x = 68,076 × 68,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,305x = 4,634,341,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,634,341,776/50,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,124.87
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