Finding the Third Proportional to 46,129.50 and 50,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,129.50 and 50,125.50 is: 54,467.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,129.50 : 50,125.50 = 50,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,129.50/50,125.50 = 50,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,129.50x = 50,125.50 × 50,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,129.50x = 2,512,565,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,512,565,750.25/46,129.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,467.66
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