Finding the Third Proportional to 91,670 and 145,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,670 and 145,864 is: 232,096.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,670 : 145,864 = 145,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,670/145,864 = 145,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,670x = 145,864 × 145,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,670x = 21,276,306,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,276,306,496/91,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,096.72
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