Finding the Third Proportional to 91,634 and 141,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,634 and 141,884.50 is: 219,691.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,634 : 141,884.50 = 141,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,634/141,884.50 = 141,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,634x = 141,884.50 × 141,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,634x = 20,131,211,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,131,211,340.25/91,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,691.50
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