Finding the Third Proportional to 19,992 and 47,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,992 and 47,527.50 is: 112,988.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,992 : 47,527.50 = 47,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,992/47,527.50 = 47,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,992x = 47,527.50 × 47,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,992x = 2,258,863,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,863,256.25/19,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,988.36
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