Finding the Third Proportional to 91,467 and 140,845.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,467 and 140,845.50 is: 216,881.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,467 : 140,845.50 = 140,845.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,467/140,845.50 = 140,845.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,467x = 140,845.50 × 140,845.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,467x = 19,837,454,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,837,454,870.25/91,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,881.00
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