Finding the Third Proportional to 91,418 and 141,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,418 and 141,270 is: 218,307.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,418 : 141,270 = 141,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,418/141,270 = 141,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,418x = 141,270 × 141,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,418x = 19,957,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,957,212,900/91,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,307.26
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