Finding the Third Proportional to 90,653.50 and 127,434.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,653.50 and 127,434.50 is: 179,138.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,653.50 : 127,434.50 = 127,434.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,653.50/127,434.50 = 127,434.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,653.50x = 127,434.50 × 127,434.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,653.50x = 16,239,551,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,239,551,790.25/90,653.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,138.72
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