Finding the Third Proportional to 65,770.50 and 96,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,770.50 and 96,193.50 is: 140,689.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,770.50 : 96,193.50 = 96,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,770.50/96,193.50 = 96,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,770.50x = 96,193.50 × 96,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,770.50x = 9,253,189,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,253,189,442.25/65,770.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,689.05
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