Finding the Third Proportional to 86,934.50 and 103,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,934.50 and 103,952 is: 124,300.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,934.50 : 103,952 = 103,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,934.50/103,952 = 103,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,934.50x = 103,952 × 103,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,934.50x = 10,806,018,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,806,018,304/86,934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,300.69
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