Finding the Third Proportional to 93,162.75 and 131,697.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,162.75 and 131,697.75 is: 186,172.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,162.75 : 131,697.75 = 131,697.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,162.75/131,697.75 = 131,697.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,162.75x = 131,697.75 × 131,697.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,162.75x = 17,344,297,355.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,344,297,355.06/93,162.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,172.02
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