Finding the Third Proportional to 91,344 and 143,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,344 and 143,326 is: 224,889.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,344 : 143,326 = 143,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,344/143,326 = 143,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,344x = 143,326 × 143,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,344x = 20,542,342,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,542,342,276/91,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,889.89
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