Finding the Third Proportional to 91,118 and 137,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,118 and 137,937 is: 208,812.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,118 : 137,937 = 137,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,118/137,937 = 137,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,118x = 137,937 × 137,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,118x = 19,026,615,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,026,615,969/91,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,812.92
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