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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,348 and 68,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,348 and 68,137 is: 92,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,348 : 68,137 = 68,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,348/68,137 = 68,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,348x = 68,137 × 68,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,348x = 4,642,650,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,650,769/50,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,211.23

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