Finding the Third Proportional to 92,775 and 134,017.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,775 and 134,017.50 is: 193,594.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,775 : 134,017.50 = 134,017.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,775/134,017.50 = 134,017.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,775x = 134,017.50 × 134,017.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,775x = 17,960,690,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,960,690,306.25/92,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,594.07
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