Finding the Third Proportional to 49,519 and 96,557.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,519 and 96,557.50 is: 188,278.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,519 : 96,557.50 = 96,557.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,519/96,557.50 = 96,557.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,519x = 96,557.50 × 96,557.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,519x = 9,323,350,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,323,350,806.25/49,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,278.25
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