Finding the Third Proportional to 100,784.50 and 145,687.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,784.50 and 145,687.50 is: 210,596.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,784.50 : 145,687.50 = 145,687.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,784.50/145,687.50 = 145,687.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,784.50x = 145,687.50 × 145,687.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,784.50x = 21,224,847,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,224,847,656.25/100,784.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,596.35
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