Finding the Third Proportional to 91,763 and 120,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,763 and 120,931 is: 159,370.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,763 : 120,931 = 120,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,763/120,931 = 120,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,763x = 120,931 × 120,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,763x = 14,624,306,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,624,306,761/91,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,370.41
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