Finding the Third Proportional to 62,005.50 and 90,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,005.50 and 90,855 is: 133,127.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,005.50 : 90,855 = 90,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,005.50/90,855 = 90,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,005.50x = 90,855 × 90,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,005.50x = 8,254,631,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,254,631,025/62,005.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,127.40
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