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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,356.69 and 68,148.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,356.69 and 68,148.84 is: 92,227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,356.69 : 68,148.84 = 68,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,356.69/68,148.84 = 68,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,356.69x = 68,148.84 × 68,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,356.69x = 4,644,264,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,264,904.46/50,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,227.37

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