Finding the Third Proportional to 91,818 and 141,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,818 and 141,777 is: 218,919.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,818 : 141,777 = 141,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,818/141,777 = 141,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,818x = 141,777 × 141,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,818x = 20,100,717,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,100,717,729/91,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,919.14
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