Finding the Third Proportional to 53,486.25 and 83,187.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,486.25 and 83,187.75 is: 129,382.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,486.25 : 83,187.75 = 83,187.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,486.25/83,187.75 = 83,187.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,486.25x = 83,187.75 × 83,187.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,486.25x = 6,920,201,750.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,920,201,750.06/53,486.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,382.82
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