Finding the Third Proportional to 47,990.25 and 76,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,990.25 and 76,671 is: 122,492.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,990.25 : 76,671 = 76,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,990.25/76,671 = 76,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,990.25x = 76,671 × 76,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,990.25x = 5,878,442,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,878,442,241/47,990.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,492.43
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