Finding the Third Proportional to 91,336 and 143,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,336 and 143,316 is: 224,878.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,336 : 143,316 = 143,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,336/143,316 = 143,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,336x = 143,316 × 143,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,336x = 20,539,475,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,539,475,856/91,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,878.21
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