Finding the Third Proportional to 48,181.50 and 74,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,181.50 and 74,151 is: 114,117.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,181.50 : 74,151 = 74,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,181.50/74,151 = 74,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,181.50x = 74,151 × 74,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,181.50x = 5,498,370,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,498,370,801/48,181.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,117.88
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