Finding the Third Proportional to 73,395 and 105,961.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,395 and 105,961.50 is: 152,978.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,395 : 105,961.50 = 105,961.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,395/105,961.50 = 105,961.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,395x = 105,961.50 × 105,961.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,395x = 11,227,839,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,227,839,482.25/73,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,978.26
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