Finding the Third Proportional to 47,151.75 and 62,949.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,151.75 and 62,949.75 is: 84,040.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,151.75 : 62,949.75 = 62,949.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,151.75/62,949.75 = 62,949.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,151.75x = 62,949.75 × 62,949.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,151.75x = 3,962,671,025.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,962,671,025.06/47,151.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,040.80
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