Finding the Third Proportional to 69,853.50 and 92,380.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,853.50 and 92,380.50 is: 122,172.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,853.50 : 92,380.50 = 92,380.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,853.50/92,380.50 = 92,380.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,853.50x = 92,380.50 × 92,380.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,853.50x = 8,534,156,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,534,156,780.25/69,853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,172.21
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