Finding the Third Proportional to 50,306 and 75,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,306 and 75,465 is: 113,206.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,306 : 75,465 = 75,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,306/75,465 = 75,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,306x = 75,465 × 75,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,306x = 5,694,966,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,694,966,225/50,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,206.50
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