Finding the Third Proportional to 91,233 and 145,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,233 and 145,284 is: 231,357.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,233 : 145,284 = 145,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,233/145,284 = 145,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,233x = 145,284 × 145,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,233x = 21,107,440,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,107,440,656/91,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,357.52
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