Finding the Third Proportional to 91,166 and 138,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,166 and 138,007 is: 208,914.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,166 : 138,007 = 138,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,166/138,007 = 138,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,166x = 138,007 × 138,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,166x = 19,045,932,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,045,932,049/91,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,914.86
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