Finding the Third Proportional to 62,752.75 and 95,599.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,752.75 and 95,599.75 is: 145,640.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,752.75 : 95,599.75 = 95,599.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,752.75/95,599.75 = 95,599.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,752.75x = 95,599.75 × 95,599.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,752.75x = 9,139,312,200.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,139,312,200.06/62,752.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,640.03
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