Finding the Third Proportional to 35,133 and 62,467.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,133 and 62,467.50 is: 111,069.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,133 : 62,467.50 = 62,467.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,133/62,467.50 = 62,467.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,133x = 62,467.50 × 62,467.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,133x = 3,902,188,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,902,188,556.25/35,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,069.04
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