Finding the Third Proportional to 48,238.50 and 74,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,238.50 and 74,545.50 is: 115,199.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,238.50 : 74,545.50 = 74,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,238.50/74,545.50 = 74,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,238.50x = 74,545.50 × 74,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,238.50x = 5,557,031,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,557,031,570.25/48,238.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,199.10
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