Finding the Third Proportional to 63,976 and 97,919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,976 and 97,919.50 is: 149,872.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,976 : 97,919.50 = 97,919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,976/97,919.50 = 97,919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,976x = 97,919.50 × 97,919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,976x = 9,588,228,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,588,228,480.25/63,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,872.27
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