Finding the Third Proportional to 91,587 and 145,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,587 and 145,301 is: 230,517.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,587 : 145,301 = 145,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,587/145,301 = 145,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,587x = 145,301 × 145,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,587x = 21,112,380,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,112,380,601/91,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,517.22
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