Finding the Third Proportional to 69,348 and 104,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,348 and 104,512.50 is: 157,507.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,348 : 104,512.50 = 104,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,348/104,512.50 = 104,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,348x = 104,512.50 × 104,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,348x = 10,922,862,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,922,862,656.25/69,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,507.97
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