Finding the Third Proportional to 64,702.50 and 99,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,702.50 and 99,102 is: 151,790.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,702.50 : 99,102 = 99,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,702.50/99,102 = 99,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,702.50x = 99,102 × 99,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,702.50x = 9,821,206,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,821,206,404/64,702.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,790.22
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