Finding the Third Proportional to 91,184 and 137,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,184 and 137,376 is: 206,967.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,184 : 137,376 = 137,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,184/137,376 = 137,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,184x = 137,376 × 137,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,184x = 18,872,165,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,872,165,376/91,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,967.95
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