Finding the Third Proportional to 12,781.13 and 25,197.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,781.13 and 25,197.75 is: 49,676.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,781.13 : 25,197.75 = 25,197.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,781.13/25,197.75 = 25,197.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,781.13x = 25,197.75 × 25,197.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,781.13x = 634,926,605.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,926,605.06/12,781.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,676.90
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