Finding the Third Proportional to 62,332.50 and 97,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,332.50 and 97,656 is: 152,997.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,332.50 : 97,656 = 97,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,332.50/97,656 = 97,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,332.50x = 97,656 × 97,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,332.50x = 9,536,694,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,536,694,336/62,332.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,997.14
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