Finding the Third Proportional to 58,845 and 90,033.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,845 and 90,033.50 is: 137,752.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,845 : 90,033.50 = 90,033.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,845/90,033.50 = 90,033.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,845x = 90,033.50 × 90,033.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,845x = 8,106,031,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,106,031,122.25/58,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,752.25
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