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Finding the Third Proportional to 50,972 and 74,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 50,972 and 74,954 is: 110,219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,972 : 74,954 = 74,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,972/74,954 = 74,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,972x = 74,954 × 74,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,972x = 5,618,102,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618,102,116/50,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,219.38

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