Finding the Third Proportional to 48,006 and 99,076.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,006 and 99,076.50 is: 204,477.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,006 : 99,076.50 = 99,076.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,006/99,076.50 = 99,076.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,006x = 99,076.50 × 99,076.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,006x = 9,816,152,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,816,152,852.25/48,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,477.62
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