Finding the Third Proportional to 60,084.75 and 94,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,084.75 and 94,251.75 is: 147,847.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,084.75 : 94,251.75 = 94,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,084.75/94,251.75 = 94,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,084.75x = 94,251.75 × 94,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,084.75x = 8,883,392,378.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,883,392,378.06/60,084.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,847.70
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