Finding the Third Proportional to 68,314 and 95,529.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,314 and 95,529.50 is: 133,587.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,314 : 95,529.50 = 95,529.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,314/95,529.50 = 95,529.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,314x = 95,529.50 × 95,529.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,314x = 9,125,885,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,125,885,370.25/68,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,587.34
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