Finding the Third Proportional to 91,824 and 145,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,824 and 145,656 is: 231,047.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,824 : 145,656 = 145,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,824/145,656 = 145,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,824x = 145,656 × 145,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,824x = 21,215,670,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,215,670,336/91,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,047.12
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