Finding the Third Proportional to 90,847.50 and 212,197.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,847.50 and 212,197.50 is: 495,641.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,847.50 : 212,197.50 = 212,197.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,847.50/212,197.50 = 212,197.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,847.50x = 212,197.50 × 212,197.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,847.50x = 45,027,779,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,027,779,006.25/90,847.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,641.37
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