Finding the Third Proportional to 90,660 and 149,827.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,660 and 149,827.50 is: 247,609.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,660 : 149,827.50 = 149,827.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,660/149,827.50 = 149,827.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,660x = 149,827.50 × 149,827.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,660x = 22,448,279,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,448,279,756.25/90,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,609.53
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