Finding the Third Proportional to 91,515 and 134,302.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,515 and 134,302.50 is: 197,095.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,515 : 134,302.50 = 134,302.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,515/134,302.50 = 134,302.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,515x = 134,302.50 × 134,302.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,515x = 18,037,161,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,037,161,506.25/91,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,095.14
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