Finding the Third Proportional to 91,116 and 138,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,116 and 138,518 is: 210,580.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,116 : 138,518 = 138,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,116/138,518 = 138,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,116x = 138,518 × 138,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,116x = 19,187,236,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,187,236,324/91,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,580.32
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