Finding the Third Proportional to 50,343 and 70,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,343 and 70,569 is: 98,921.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,343 : 70,569 = 70,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,343/70,569 = 70,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,343x = 70,569 × 70,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,343x = 4,979,983,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,979,983,761/50,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,921.08
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