Finding the Third Proportional to 91,386.25 and 136,318.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,386.25 and 136,318.75 is: 203,343.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,386.25 : 136,318.75 = 136,318.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,386.25/136,318.75 = 136,318.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,386.25x = 136,318.75 × 136,318.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,386.25x = 18,582,801,601.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,582,801,601.56/91,386.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,343.52
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