Finding the Third Proportional to 91,302 and 144,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,302 and 144,873 is: 229,876.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,302 : 144,873 = 144,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,302/144,873 = 144,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,302x = 144,873 × 144,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,302x = 20,988,186,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,988,186,129/91,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,876.52
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