Finding the Third Proportional to 62,134.50 and 96,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,134.50 and 96,435 is: 149,670.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,134.50 : 96,435 = 96,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,134.50/96,435 = 96,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,134.50x = 96,435 × 96,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,134.50x = 9,299,709,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,299,709,225/62,134.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,670.62
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