Finding the Third Proportional to 48,945 and 94,000.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,945 and 94,000.50 is: 180,531.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,945 : 94,000.50 = 94,000.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,945/94,000.50 = 94,000.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,945x = 94,000.50 × 94,000.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,945x = 8,836,094,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,836,094,000.25/48,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,531.09
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