Finding the Third Proportional to 93,387 and 139,750.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,387 and 139,750.50 is: 209,131.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,387 : 139,750.50 = 139,750.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,387/139,750.50 = 139,750.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,387x = 139,750.50 × 139,750.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,387x = 19,530,202,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,530,202,250.25/93,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,131.92
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