Finding the Third Proportional to 63,278.50 and 93,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,278.50 and 93,945 is: 139,473.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,278.50 : 93,945 = 93,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,278.50/93,945 = 93,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,278.50x = 93,945 × 93,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,278.50x = 8,825,663,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,825,663,025/63,278.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,473.33
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