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Finding the Third Proportional to 91 and 144

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Solution

The third proportional to 91 and 144 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 144 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/144 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 144 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 20,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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