Finding the Third Proportional to 91,310 and 137,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,310 and 137,253 is: 206,312.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,310 : 137,253 = 137,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,310/137,253 = 137,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,310x = 137,253 × 137,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,310x = 18,838,386,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,838,386,009/91,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,312.41
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