Finding the Third Proportional to 91,197 and 136,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,197 and 136,431 is: 204,101.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,197 : 136,431 = 136,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,197/136,431 = 136,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,197x = 136,431 × 136,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,197x = 18,613,417,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,613,417,761/91,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,101.21
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