Finding the Third Proportional to 95,145 and 209,122.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,145 and 209,122.50 is: 459,637.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,145 : 209,122.50 = 209,122.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,145/209,122.50 = 209,122.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,145x = 209,122.50 × 209,122.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,145x = 43,732,220,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,732,220,006.25/95,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,637.61
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