Finding the Third Proportional to 38,677.50 and 55,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,677.50 and 55,201.50 is: 78,784.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,677.50 : 55,201.50 = 55,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,677.50/55,201.50 = 55,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,677.50x = 55,201.50 × 55,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,677.50x = 3,047,205,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,047,205,602.25/38,677.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,784.97
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