Finding the Third Proportional to 91,841 and 132,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,841 and 132,282 is: 190,530.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,841 : 132,282 = 132,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,841/132,282 = 132,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,841x = 132,282 × 132,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,841x = 17,498,527,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,498,527,524/91,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,530.67
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