Finding the Third Proportional to 56,964.50 and 83,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,964.50 and 83,239 is: 121,632.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,964.50 : 83,239 = 83,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,964.50/83,239 = 83,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,964.50x = 83,239 × 83,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,964.50x = 6,928,731,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,928,731,121/56,964.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,632.44
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