Finding the Third Proportional to 91,221 and 136,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,221 and 136,695 is: 204,837.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,221 : 136,695 = 136,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,221/136,695 = 136,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,221x = 136,695 × 136,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,221x = 18,685,523,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,685,523,025/91,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,837.95
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