Finding the Third Proportional to 93,678.75 and 142,863.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,678.75 and 142,863.75 is: 217,872.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,678.75 : 142,863.75 = 142,863.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,678.75/142,863.75 = 142,863.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,678.75x = 142,863.75 × 142,863.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,678.75x = 20,410,051,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,410,051,064.06/93,678.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,872.79
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