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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,934 and 120,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,934 and 120,431 is: 284,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,934 : 120,431 = 120,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,934/120,431 = 120,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,934x = 120,431 × 120,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,934x = 14,503,625,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,625,761/50,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,753.32

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