Finding the Third Proportional to 25,353 and 47,533.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,353 and 47,533.50 is: 89,118.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,353 : 47,533.50 = 47,533.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,353/47,533.50 = 47,533.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,353x = 47,533.50 × 47,533.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,353x = 2,259,433,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,259,433,622.25/25,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,118.98
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