Finding the Third Proportional to 47,682 and 69,925.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,682 and 69,925.50 is: 102,545.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,682 : 69,925.50 = 69,925.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,682/69,925.50 = 69,925.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,682x = 69,925.50 × 69,925.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,682x = 4,889,575,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,889,575,550.25/47,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,545.52
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