Finding the Third Proportional to 91,372 and 145,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,372 and 145,807 is: 232,671.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,372 : 145,807 = 145,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,372/145,807 = 145,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,372x = 145,807 × 145,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,372x = 21,259,681,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,259,681,249/91,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,671.73
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