Finding the Third Proportional to 91,410 and 141,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,410 and 141,258 is: 218,289.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,410 : 141,258 = 141,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,410/141,258 = 141,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,410x = 141,258 × 141,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,410x = 19,953,822,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,953,822,564/91,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,289.27
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