Finding the Third Proportional to 91,838.50 and 132,279.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,838.50 and 132,279.50 is: 190,528.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,838.50 : 132,279.50 = 132,279.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,838.50/132,279.50 = 132,279.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,838.50x = 132,279.50 × 132,279.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,838.50x = 17,497,866,120.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,497,866,120.25/91,838.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,528.66
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