Finding the Third Proportional to 91,092 and 138,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,092 and 138,480 is: 210,520.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,092 : 138,480 = 138,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,092/138,480 = 138,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,092x = 138,480 × 138,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,092x = 19,176,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,176,710,400/91,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,520.25
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