Finding the Third Proportional to 59,388.75 and 87,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,388.75 and 87,135.75 is: 127,846.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,388.75 : 87,135.75 = 87,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,388.75/87,135.75 = 87,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,388.75x = 87,135.75 × 87,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,388.75x = 7,592,638,928.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,592,638,928.06/59,388.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,846.42
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