Finding the Third Proportional to 92,283.50 and 141,471.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,283.50 and 141,471.75 is: 216,877.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,283.50 : 141,471.75 = 141,471.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,283.50/141,471.75 = 141,471.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,283.50x = 141,471.75 × 141,471.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,283.50x = 20,014,256,048.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,014,256,048.06/92,283.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,877.95
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