Finding the Third Proportional to 65,803.50 and 97,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,803.50 and 97,879.50 is: 145,590.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,803.50 : 97,879.50 = 97,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,803.50/97,879.50 = 97,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,803.50x = 97,879.50 × 97,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,803.50x = 9,580,396,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,580,396,520.25/65,803.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,590.99
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