Finding the Third Proportional to 47,200.50 and 92,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,200.50 and 92,010 is: 179,359.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,200.50 : 92,010 = 92,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,200.50/92,010 = 92,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,200.50x = 92,010 × 92,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,200.50x = 8,465,840,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,465,840,100/47,200.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,359.12
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