Finding the Third Proportional to 91,734 and 140,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,734 and 140,337 is: 214,691.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,734 : 140,337 = 140,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,734/140,337 = 140,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,734x = 140,337 × 140,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,734x = 19,694,473,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,694,473,569/91,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,691.10
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