Finding the Third Proportional to 50,724 and 75,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,724 and 75,806 is: 113,290.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,724 : 75,806 = 75,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,724/75,806 = 75,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,724x = 75,806 × 75,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,724x = 5,746,549,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,746,549,636/50,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,290.55
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