Finding the Third Proportional to 66,969 and 101,317.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,969 and 101,317.50 is: 153,283.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,969 : 101,317.50 = 101,317.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,969/101,317.50 = 101,317.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,969x = 101,317.50 × 101,317.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,969x = 10,265,235,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,265,235,806.25/66,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,283.40
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