Finding the Third Proportional to 69,636 and 94,036.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,636 and 94,036.50 is: 126,986.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,636 : 94,036.50 = 94,036.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,636/94,036.50 = 94,036.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,636x = 94,036.50 × 94,036.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,636x = 8,842,863,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,842,863,332.25/69,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,986.95
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