Finding the Third Proportional to 91,250 and 133,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,250 and 133,724 is: 195,968.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,250 : 133,724 = 133,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,250/133,724 = 133,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,250x = 133,724 × 133,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,250x = 17,882,108,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,882,108,176/91,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,968.31
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