Finding the Third Proportional to 91,248 and 135,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,248 and 135,540 is: 201,331.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,248 : 135,540 = 135,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,248/135,540 = 135,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,248x = 135,540 × 135,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,248x = 18,371,091,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,371,091,600/91,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,331.44
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