Finding the Third Proportional to 91,671.75 and 144,888.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,671.75 and 144,888.75 is: 228,999.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,671.75 : 144,888.75 = 144,888.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,671.75/144,888.75 = 144,888.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,671.75x = 144,888.75 × 144,888.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,671.75x = 20,992,749,876.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,992,749,876.56/91,671.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,999.12
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