Finding the Third Proportional to 91,616 and 140,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,616 and 140,149 is: 214,392.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,616 : 140,149 = 140,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,616/140,149 = 140,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,616x = 140,149 × 140,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,616x = 19,641,742,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,641,742,201/91,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,392.05
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