Finding the Third Proportional to 91,758 and 141,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,758 and 141,819 is: 219,192.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,758 : 141,819 = 141,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,758/141,819 = 141,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,758x = 141,819 × 141,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,758x = 20,112,628,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,112,628,761/91,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,192.10
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