Finding the Third Proportional to 91,104 and 142,902.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,104 and 142,902.50 is: 224,151.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,104 : 142,902.50 = 142,902.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,104/142,902.50 = 142,902.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,104x = 142,902.50 × 142,902.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,104x = 20,421,124,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,421,124,506.25/91,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,151.79
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