Finding the Third Proportional to 50,528 and 84,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,528 and 84,209 is: 140,341.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,528 : 84,209 = 84,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,528/84,209 = 84,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,528x = 84,209 × 84,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,528x = 7,091,155,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,091,155,681/50,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,341.11
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