Finding the Third Proportional to 93,369 and 122,557.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,369 and 122,557.50 is: 160,870.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,369 : 122,557.50 = 122,557.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,369/122,557.50 = 122,557.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,369x = 122,557.50 × 122,557.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,369x = 15,020,340,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,020,340,806.25/93,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,870.75
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