Finding the Third Proportional to 61,486.50 and 94,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,486.50 and 94,014 is: 143,749.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,486.50 : 94,014 = 94,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,486.50/94,014 = 94,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,486.50x = 94,014 × 94,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,486.50x = 8,838,632,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,838,632,196/61,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,749.15
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