Finding the Third Proportional to 50,524 and 75,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,524 and 75,784 is: 113,673.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,524 : 75,784 = 75,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,524/75,784 = 75,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,524x = 75,784 × 75,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,524x = 5,743,214,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,743,214,656/50,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,673.00
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