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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,514 and 75,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,514 and 75,771 is: 113,656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,514 : 75,771 = 75,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,514/75,771 = 75,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,514x = 75,771 × 75,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,514x = 5,741,244,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,244,441/50,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,656.50

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