Finding the Third Proportional to 63,973.50 and 75,283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,973.50 and 75,283.50 is: 88,593.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,973.50 : 75,283.50 = 75,283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,973.50/75,283.50 = 75,283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,973.50x = 75,283.50 × 75,283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,973.50x = 5,667,605,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,667,605,372.25/63,973.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,593.02
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