Finding the Third Proportional to 63,575.50 and 93,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,575.50 and 93,417 is: 137,265.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,575.50 : 93,417 = 93,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,575.50/93,417 = 93,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,575.50x = 93,417 × 93,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,575.50x = 8,726,735,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,726,735,889/63,575.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,265.71
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