Finding the Third Proportional to 48,168 and 63,913.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,168 and 63,913.50 is: 84,806.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,168 : 63,913.50 = 63,913.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,168/63,913.50 = 63,913.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,168x = 63,913.50 × 63,913.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,168x = 4,084,935,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,084,935,482.25/48,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,806.00
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