Finding the Third Proportional to 62,676 and 94,027.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,676 and 94,027.50 is: 141,061.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,676 : 94,027.50 = 94,027.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,676/94,027.50 = 94,027.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,676x = 94,027.50 × 94,027.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,676x = 8,841,170,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,841,170,756.25/62,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,061.50
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