Finding the Third Proportional to 90,786 and 130,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,786 and 130,963.50 is: 188,921.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,786 : 130,963.50 = 130,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,786/130,963.50 = 130,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,786x = 130,963.50 × 130,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,786x = 17,151,438,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,151,438,332.25/90,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,921.62
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