Finding the Third Proportional to 91,238 and 136,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,238 and 136,478 is: 204,150.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,238 : 136,478 = 136,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,238/136,478 = 136,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,238x = 136,478 × 136,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,238x = 18,626,244,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,626,244,484/91,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,150.07
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