Finding the Third Proportional to 94,409.50 and 144,079.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,409.50 and 144,079.75 is: 219,882.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,409.50 : 144,079.75 = 144,079.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,409.50/144,079.75 = 144,079.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,409.50x = 144,079.75 × 144,079.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,409.50x = 20,758,974,360.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,758,974,360.06/94,409.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,882.26
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