Finding the Third Proportional to 91,374 and 138,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,374 and 138,033 is: 208,517.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,374 : 138,033 = 138,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,374/138,033 = 138,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,374x = 138,033 × 138,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,374x = 19,053,109,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,053,109,089/91,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,517.84
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