Finding the Third Proportional to 63,898.50 and 96,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,898.50 and 96,744 is: 146,472.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,898.50 : 96,744 = 96,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,898.50/96,744 = 96,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,898.50x = 96,744 × 96,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,898.50x = 9,359,401,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,359,401,536/63,898.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,472.95
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