Finding the Third Proportional to 91,060 and 138,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,060 and 138,230 is: 209,834.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,060 : 138,230 = 138,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,060/138,230 = 138,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,060x = 138,230 × 138,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,060x = 19,107,532,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,107,532,900/91,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,834.54
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