Finding the Third Proportional to 52,650 and 98,587.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,650 and 98,587.13 is: 184,604.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,650 : 98,587.13 = 98,587.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,650/98,587.13 = 98,587.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,650x = 98,587.13 × 98,587.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,650x = 9,719,421,215.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,719,421,215.77/52,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,604.39
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