Finding the Third Proportional to 91,071 and 135,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,071 and 135,672 is: 202,115.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,071 : 135,672 = 135,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,071/135,672 = 135,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,071x = 135,672 × 135,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,071x = 18,406,891,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,406,891,584/91,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,115.84
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