Finding the Third Proportional to 49,923 and 66,784.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 49,923 and 66,784.50 is: 89,340.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,923 : 66,784.50 = 66,784.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,923/66,784.50 = 66,784.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,923x = 66,784.50 × 66,784.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,923x = 4,460,169,440.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,460,169,440.25/49,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,340.97
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