Finding the Third Proportional to 72,806 and 103,133.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,806 and 103,133.50 is: 146,093.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,806 : 103,133.50 = 103,133.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,806/103,133.50 = 103,133.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,806x = 103,133.50 × 103,133.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,806x = 10,636,518,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,636,518,822.25/72,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,093.99
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