Finding the Third Proportional to 67,995.75 and 112,371.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,995.75 and 112,371.75 is: 185,708.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,995.75 : 112,371.75 = 112,371.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,995.75/112,371.75 = 112,371.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,995.75x = 112,371.75 × 112,371.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,995.75x = 12,627,410,198.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,627,410,198.06/67,995.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,708.82
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