Finding the Third Proportional to 64,560.75 and 94,272.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,560.75 and 94,272.75 is: 137,658.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,560.75 : 94,272.75 = 94,272.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,560.75/94,272.75 = 94,272.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,560.75x = 94,272.75 × 94,272.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,560.75x = 8,887,351,392.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,887,351,392.56/64,560.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,658.74
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