Finding the Third Proportional to 73,044 and 97,537.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,044 and 97,537.50 is: 130,244.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,044 : 97,537.50 = 97,537.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,044/97,537.50 = 97,537.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,044x = 97,537.50 × 97,537.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,044x = 9,513,563,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,513,563,906.25/73,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,244.29
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