Finding the Third Proportional to 90,360 and 120,757.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,360 and 120,757.50 is: 161,380.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,360 : 120,757.50 = 120,757.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,360/120,757.50 = 120,757.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,360x = 120,757.50 × 120,757.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,360x = 14,582,373,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,582,373,806.25/90,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,380.85
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