Finding the Third Proportional to 62,824.50 and 92,353.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,824.50 and 92,353.50 is: 135,761.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,824.50 : 92,353.50 = 92,353.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,824.50/92,353.50 = 92,353.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,824.50x = 92,353.50 × 92,353.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,824.50x = 8,529,168,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,529,168,962.25/62,824.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,761.83
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