Finding the Third Proportional to 50,592 and 75,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,592 and 75,888 is: 113,832
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,592 : 75,888 = 75,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,592/75,888 = 75,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,592x = 75,888 × 75,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,592x = 5,758,988,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,758,988,544/50,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,832
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