Finding the Third Proportional to 50,950 and 67,951.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 50,950 and 67,951.50 is: 90,626.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,950 : 67,951.50 = 67,951.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,950/67,951.50 = 67,951.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,950x = 67,951.50 × 67,951.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,950x = 4,617,406,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,617,406,352.25/50,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,626.23
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