Finding the Third Proportional to 91,256 and 133,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,256 and 133,731 is: 195,975.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,256 : 133,731 = 133,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,256/133,731 = 133,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,256x = 133,731 × 133,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,256x = 17,883,980,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,883,980,361/91,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,975.94
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