Finding the Third Proportional to 48,605.50 and 69,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,605.50 and 69,506 is: 99,393.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,605.50 : 69,506 = 69,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,605.50/69,506 = 69,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,605.50x = 69,506 × 69,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,605.50x = 4,831,084,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,831,084,036/48,605.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,393.77
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