Finding the Third Proportional to 91,751 and 141,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,751 and 141,803 is: 219,159.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,751 : 141,803 = 141,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,751/141,803 = 141,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,751x = 141,803 × 141,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,751x = 20,108,090,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,108,090,809/91,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,159.36
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