Finding the Third Proportional to 91,912 and 147,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,912 and 147,466 is: 236,598.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,912 : 147,466 = 147,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,912/147,466 = 147,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,912x = 147,466 × 147,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,912x = 21,746,221,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,746,221,156/91,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,598.28
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