Finding the Third Proportional to 90,774 and 210,937.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,774 and 210,937.50 is: 490,169.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,774 : 210,937.50 = 210,937.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,774/210,937.50 = 210,937.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,774x = 210,937.50 × 210,937.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,774x = 44,494,628,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,494,628,906.25/90,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,169.31
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