Finding the Third Proportional to 91,265 and 133,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,265 and 133,744 is: 195,994.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,265 : 133,744 = 133,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,265/133,744 = 133,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,265x = 133,744 × 133,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,265x = 17,887,457,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,887,457,536/91,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,994.71
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