Finding the Third Proportional to 67,157 and 91,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,157 and 91,261 is: 124,016.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,157 : 91,261 = 91,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,157/91,261 = 91,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,157x = 91,261 × 91,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,157x = 8,328,570,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,328,570,121/67,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,016.41
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