Finding the Third Proportional to 50,880 and 68,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,880 and 68,544 is: 92,340.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,880 : 68,544 = 68,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,880/68,544 = 68,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,880x = 68,544 × 68,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,880x = 4,698,279,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,698,279,936/50,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,340.41
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