Finding the Third Proportional to 57,150 and 84,067.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,150 and 84,067.50 is: 123,663.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,150 : 84,067.50 = 84,067.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,150/84,067.50 = 84,067.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,150x = 84,067.50 × 84,067.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,150x = 7,067,344,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,067,344,556.25/57,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,663.07
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