Finding the Third Proportional to 90,955.50 and 185,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,955.50 and 185,610 is: 378,768.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,955.50 : 185,610 = 185,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,955.50/185,610 = 185,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,955.50x = 185,610 × 185,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,955.50x = 34,451,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,451,072,100/90,955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,768.43
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