Finding the Third Proportional to 63,884.50 and 92,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,884.50 and 92,852 is: 134,954.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,884.50 : 92,852 = 92,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,884.50/92,852 = 92,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,884.50x = 92,852 × 92,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,884.50x = 8,621,493,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,621,493,904/63,884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,954.39
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