Finding the Third Proportional to 47,850.75 and 51,738.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,850.75 and 51,738.75 is: 55,942.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,850.75 : 51,738.75 = 51,738.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,850.75/51,738.75 = 51,738.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,850.75x = 51,738.75 × 51,738.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,850.75x = 2,676,898,251.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,676,898,251.56/47,850.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,942.66
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