Finding the Third Proportional to 91,945.13 and 214,872.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,945.13 and 214,872.75 is: 502,150.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,945.13 : 214,872.75 = 214,872.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,945.13/214,872.75 = 214,872.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,945.13x = 214,872.75 × 214,872.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,945.13x = 46,170,298,692.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,170,298,692.56/91,945.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,150.59
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