Finding the Third Proportional to 68,631.75 and 125,871.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,631.75 and 125,871.75 is: 230,850.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,631.75 : 125,871.75 = 125,871.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,631.75/125,871.75 = 125,871.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,631.75x = 125,871.75 × 125,871.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,631.75x = 15,843,697,448.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,843,697,448.06/68,631.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,850.84
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