Finding the Third Proportional to 91,288 and 136,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,288 and 136,572 is: 204,319.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,288 : 136,572 = 136,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,288/136,572 = 136,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,288x = 136,572 × 136,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,288x = 18,651,911,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,651,911,184/91,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,319.42
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