Finding the Third Proportional to 65,775.50 and 94,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,775.50 and 94,044 is: 134,461.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,775.50 : 94,044 = 94,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,775.50/94,044 = 94,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,775.50x = 94,044 × 94,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,775.50x = 8,844,273,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,844,273,936/65,775.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,461.52
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