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Finding the Third Proportional to 91.83 and 137.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 91.83 and 137.60 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 137.60 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/137.60 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 137.60 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 18,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934.19/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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