Finding the Third Proportional to 90,963 and 121,297.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,963 and 121,297.50 is: 161,748.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,963 : 121,297.50 = 121,297.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,963/121,297.50 = 121,297.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,963x = 121,297.50 × 121,297.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,963x = 14,713,083,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,713,083,506.25/90,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,748.00
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