Finding the Third Proportional to 67,362 and 98,077.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,362 and 98,077.50 is: 142,798.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,362 : 98,077.50 = 98,077.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,362/98,077.50 = 98,077.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,362x = 98,077.50 × 98,077.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,362x = 9,619,196,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,619,196,006.25/67,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,798.55
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