Finding the Third Proportional to 62,010.75 and 98,319.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,010.75 and 98,319.75 is: 155,888.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,010.75 : 98,319.75 = 98,319.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,010.75/98,319.75 = 98,319.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,010.75x = 98,319.75 × 98,319.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,010.75x = 9,666,773,240.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,666,773,240.06/62,010.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,888.67
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