Finding the Third Proportional to 92,830.50 and 135,276.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,830.50 and 135,276.75 is: 197,131.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,830.50 : 135,276.75 = 135,276.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,830.50/135,276.75 = 135,276.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,830.50x = 135,276.75 × 135,276.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,830.50x = 18,299,799,090.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,299,799,090.56/92,830.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,131.32
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