Finding the Third Proportional to 50,378 and 75,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,378 and 75,575 is: 113,374.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,378 : 75,575 = 75,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,378/75,575 = 75,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,378x = 75,575 × 75,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,378x = 5,711,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,711,580,625/50,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,374.50
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