Finding the Third Proportional to 23,451.75 and 47,859.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,451.75 and 47,859.75 is: 97,670.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,451.75 : 47,859.75 = 47,859.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,451.75/47,859.75 = 47,859.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,451.75x = 47,859.75 × 47,859.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,451.75x = 2,290,555,670.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,290,555,670.06/23,451.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,670.99
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