Finding the Third Proportional to 91,449 and 138,793.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,449 and 138,793.50 is: 210,648.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,449 : 138,793.50 = 138,793.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,449/138,793.50 = 138,793.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,449x = 138,793.50 × 138,793.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,449x = 19,263,635,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,263,635,642.25/91,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,648.95
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