Finding the Third Proportional to 63,930 and 102,127.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,930 and 102,127.50 is: 163,147.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,930 : 102,127.50 = 102,127.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,930/102,127.50 = 102,127.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,930x = 102,127.50 × 102,127.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,930x = 10,430,026,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,430,026,256.25/63,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,147.60
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