Finding the Third Proportional to 64,792 and 105,799.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,792 and 105,799.50 is: 172,761.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,792 : 105,799.50 = 105,799.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,792/105,799.50 = 105,799.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,792x = 105,799.50 × 105,799.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,792x = 11,193,534,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,193,534,200.25/64,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,761.05
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