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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,906 and 73,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,906 and 73,319 is: 105,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,906 : 73,319 = 73,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,906/73,319 = 73,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,906x = 73,319 × 73,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,906x = 5,375,675,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,675,761/50,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,600.04

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