Finding the Third Proportional to 50,587 and 74,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,587 and 74,239 is: 108,949.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,587 : 74,239 = 74,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,587/74,239 = 74,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,587x = 74,239 × 74,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,587x = 5,511,429,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,511,429,121/50,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,949.52
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