Finding the Third Proportional to 91,728 and 146,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,728 and 146,475 is: 233,897.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,728 : 146,475 = 146,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,728/146,475 = 146,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,728x = 146,475 × 146,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,728x = 21,454,925,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,454,925,625/91,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,897.24
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