Finding the Third Proportional to 42,385.50 and 64,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,385.50 and 64,125 is: 97,014.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,385.50 : 64,125 = 64,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,385.50/64,125 = 64,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,385.50x = 64,125 × 64,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,385.50x = 4,112,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,112,015,625/42,385.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,014.68
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