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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,806 and 68,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,806 and 68,535 is: 92,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,806 : 68,535 = 68,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,806/68,535 = 68,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,806x = 68,535 × 68,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,806x = 4,697,046,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,046,225/50,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,450.62

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