Finding the Third Proportional to 42,525 and 60,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,525 and 60,871.50 is: 87,133.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,525 : 60,871.50 = 60,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,525/60,871.50 = 60,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,525x = 60,871.50 × 60,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,525x = 3,705,339,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,705,339,512.25/42,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,133.20
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