Finding the Third Proportional to 91,165 and 137,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,165 and 137,964 is: 208,786.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,165 : 137,964 = 137,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,165/137,964 = 137,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,165x = 137,964 × 137,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,165x = 19,034,065,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,034,065,296/91,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,786.98
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