Finding the Third Proportional to 68,808.50 and 96,897.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,808.50 and 96,897.50 is: 136,452.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,808.50 : 96,897.50 = 96,897.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,808.50/96,897.50 = 96,897.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,808.50x = 96,897.50 × 96,897.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,808.50x = 9,389,125,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,389,125,506.25/68,808.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,452.99
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