Finding the Third Proportional to 66,517.88 and 97,827.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,517.88 and 97,827.75 is: 143,875.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,517.88 : 97,827.75 = 97,827.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,517.88/97,827.75 = 97,827.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,517.88x = 97,827.75 × 97,827.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,517.88x = 9,570,268,670.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,570,268,670.06/66,517.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,875.14
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