Finding the Third Proportional to 91,827 and 138,010.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,827 and 138,010.50 is: 207,421.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,827 : 138,010.50 = 138,010.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,827/138,010.50 = 138,010.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,827x = 138,010.50 × 138,010.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,827x = 19,046,898,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,046,898,110.25/91,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,421.54
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