Finding the Third Proportional to 47,960.50 and 97,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,960.50 and 97,825 is: 199,533.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,960.50 : 97,825 = 97,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,960.50/97,825 = 97,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,960.50x = 97,825 × 97,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,960.50x = 9,569,730,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,569,730,625/47,960.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,533.59
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