Finding the Third Proportional to 91,008 and 137,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,008 and 137,785 is: 208,604.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,008 : 137,785 = 137,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,008/137,785 = 137,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,008x = 137,785 × 137,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,008x = 18,984,706,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,984,706,225/91,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,604.81
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