Finding the Third Proportional to 50,370 and 75,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,370 and 75,498 is: 113,161.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,370 : 75,498 = 75,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,370/75,498 = 75,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,370x = 75,498 × 75,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,370x = 5,699,948,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,699,948,004/50,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,161.56
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