Finding the Third Proportional to 49,032 and 77,683.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,032 and 77,683.50 is: 123,077.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,032 : 77,683.50 = 77,683.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,032/77,683.50 = 77,683.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,032x = 77,683.50 × 77,683.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,032x = 6,034,726,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,034,726,172.25/49,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,077.30
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