Finding the Third Proportional to 91.13 and 121.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91.13 and 121.50 is: 162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91.13 : 121.50 = 121.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91.13/121.50 = 121.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91.13x = 121.50 × 121.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91.13x = 14,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,762.25/91.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162
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