Finding the Third Proportional to 93,753 and 125,239.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,753 and 125,239.50 is: 167,300.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,753 : 125,239.50 = 125,239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,753/125,239.50 = 125,239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,753x = 125,239.50 × 125,239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,753x = 15,684,932,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,684,932,360.25/93,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,300.59
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