Finding the Third Proportional to 91,377 and 143,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,377 and 143,376 is: 224,965.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,377 : 143,376 = 143,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,377/143,376 = 143,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,377x = 143,376 × 143,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,377x = 20,556,677,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,556,677,376/91,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,965.55
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