Finding the Third Proportional to 62,664 and 97,077.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,664 and 97,077.50 is: 150,390.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,664 : 97,077.50 = 97,077.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,664/97,077.50 = 97,077.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,664x = 97,077.50 × 97,077.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,664x = 9,424,041,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,424,041,006.25/62,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,390.03
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