Finding the Third Proportional to 91,005 and 137,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,005 and 137,781 is: 208,599.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,005 : 137,781 = 137,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,005/137,781 = 137,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,005x = 137,781 × 137,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,005x = 18,983,603,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,983,603,961/91,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,599.57
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