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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,233 : 145,284 = 145,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,233/145,284 = 145,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,233x = 145,284 × 145,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,233x = 21,107,440,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107,440,656/91,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,357.52

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