Finding the Third Proportional to 91,262 and 135,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,262 and 135,561 is: 201,362.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,262 : 135,561 = 135,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,262/135,561 = 135,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,262x = 135,561 × 135,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,262x = 18,376,784,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,376,784,721/91,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,362.94
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