Finding the Third Proportional to 103,086 and 150,937.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,086 and 150,937.50 is: 221,001.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,086 : 150,937.50 = 150,937.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,086/150,937.50 = 150,937.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,086x = 150,937.50 × 150,937.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,086x = 22,782,128,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,782,128,906.25/103,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,001.19
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