Finding the Third Proportional to 48,664 and 92,239.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,664 and 92,239.50 is: 174,834.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,664 : 92,239.50 = 92,239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,664/92,239.50 = 92,239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,664x = 92,239.50 × 92,239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,664x = 8,508,125,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,508,125,360.25/48,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,834.07
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