Finding the Third Proportional to 91,269 and 212,044.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,269 and 212,044.50 is: 492,641.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,269 : 212,044.50 = 212,044.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,269/212,044.50 = 212,044.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,269x = 212,044.50 × 212,044.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,269x = 44,962,869,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,962,869,980.25/91,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,641.20
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