Finding the Third Proportional to 91,734 and 141,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,734 and 141,273 is: 217,564.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,734 : 141,273 = 141,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,734/141,273 = 141,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,734x = 141,273 × 141,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,734x = 19,958,060,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,958,060,529/91,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,564.49
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