Finding the Third Proportional to 86,997 and 115,672.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,997 and 115,672.50 is: 153,799.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,997 : 115,672.50 = 115,672.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,997/115,672.50 = 115,672.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,997x = 115,672.50 × 115,672.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,997x = 13,380,127,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,380,127,256.25/86,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,799.87
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