Finding the Third Proportional to 72,930 and 93,181.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,930 and 93,181.50 is: 119,056.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,930 : 93,181.50 = 93,181.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,930/93,181.50 = 93,181.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,930x = 93,181.50 × 93,181.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,930x = 8,682,791,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,682,791,942.25/72,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,056.52
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