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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,749.50 and 90,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,749.50 and 90,801 is: 172,668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,749.50 : 90,801 = 90,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,749.50/90,801 = 90,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,749.50x = 90,801 × 90,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,749.50x = 8,244,821,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,821,601/47,749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,668.23

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