Finding the Third Proportional to 91,870.50 and 118,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,870.50 and 118,851 is: 153,755.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,870.50 : 118,851 = 118,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,870.50/118,851 = 118,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,870.50x = 118,851 × 118,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,870.50x = 14,125,560,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,125,560,201/91,870.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,755.12
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