Finding the Third Proportional to 55,950 and 87,325.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,950 and 87,325.50 is: 136,295.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,950 : 87,325.50 = 87,325.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,950/87,325.50 = 87,325.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,950x = 87,325.50 × 87,325.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,950x = 7,625,742,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,625,742,950.25/55,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,295.67
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