Finding the Third Proportional to 50,942 and 68,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,942 and 68,799 is: 92,915.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,942 : 68,799 = 68,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,942/68,799 = 68,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,942x = 68,799 × 68,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,942x = 4,733,302,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,733,302,401/50,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,915.52
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