Finding the Third Proportional to 29,754 and 47,839.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,754 and 47,839.50 is: 76,917.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,754 : 47,839.50 = 47,839.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,754/47,839.50 = 47,839.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,754x = 47,839.50 × 47,839.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,754x = 2,288,617,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,617,760.25/29,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,917.99
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