Finding the Third Proportional to 94,446 and 130,902.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,446 and 130,902.50 is: 181,431.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,446 : 130,902.50 = 130,902.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,446/130,902.50 = 130,902.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,446x = 130,902.50 × 130,902.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,446x = 17,135,464,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,135,464,506.25/94,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,431.34
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