Finding the Third Proportional to 91,002 and 137,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,002 and 137,775 is: 208,588.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,002 : 137,775 = 137,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,002/137,775 = 137,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,002x = 137,775 × 137,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,002x = 18,981,950,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,981,950,625/91,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,588.28
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