Finding the Third Proportional to 22,575 and 51,919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,575 and 51,919.50 is: 119,407.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,575 : 51,919.50 = 51,919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,575/51,919.50 = 51,919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,575x = 51,919.50 × 51,919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,575x = 2,695,634,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,695,634,480.25/22,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,407.95
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