Finding the Third Proportional to 50,509 and 74,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,509 and 74,785 is: 110,728.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,509 : 74,785 = 74,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,509/74,785 = 74,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,509x = 74,785 × 74,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,509x = 5,592,796,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,592,796,225/50,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,728.71
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