Finding the Third Proportional to 48,257.75 and 73,821.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,257.75 and 73,821.75 is: 112,927.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,257.75 : 73,821.75 = 73,821.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,257.75/73,821.75 = 73,821.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,257.75x = 73,821.75 × 73,821.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,257.75x = 5,449,650,773.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,449,650,773.06/48,257.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,927.99
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