Finding the Third Proportional to 91,208 and 145,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,208 and 145,708 is: 232,773.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,208 : 145,708 = 145,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,208/145,708 = 145,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,208x = 145,708 × 145,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,208x = 21,230,821,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,230,821,264/91,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,773.67
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