Finding the Third Proportional to 63,828 and 99,265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,828 and 99,265.50 is: 154,378.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,828 : 99,265.50 = 99,265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,828/99,265.50 = 99,265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,828x = 99,265.50 × 99,265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,828x = 9,853,639,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,853,639,490.25/63,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,378.01
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