Finding the Third Proportional to 90,517.50 and 100,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,517.50 and 100,237.50 is: 111,001.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,517.50 : 100,237.50 = 100,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,517.50/100,237.50 = 100,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,517.50x = 100,237.50 × 100,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,517.50x = 10,047,556,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,047,556,406.25/90,517.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,001.26
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