Finding the Third Proportional to 51,988.75 and 72,435.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,988.75 and 72,435.75 is: 100,924.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,988.75 : 72,435.75 = 72,435.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,988.75/72,435.75 = 72,435.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,988.75x = 72,435.75 × 72,435.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,988.75x = 5,246,937,878.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,246,937,878.06/51,988.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,924.49
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