Finding the Third Proportional to 63,979.50 and 134,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,979.50 and 134,625 is: 283,276.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,979.50 : 134,625 = 134,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,979.50/134,625 = 134,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,979.50x = 134,625 × 134,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,979.50x = 18,123,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,123,890,625/63,979.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,276.53
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