Finding the Third Proportional to 91,330 and 143,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,330 and 143,305 is: 224,858.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,330 : 143,305 = 143,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,330/143,305 = 143,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,330x = 143,305 × 143,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,330x = 20,536,323,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,536,323,025/91,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,858.46
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