Finding the Third Proportional to 91,386 and 138,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,386 and 138,051 is: 208,544.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,386 : 138,051 = 138,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,386/138,051 = 138,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,386x = 138,051 × 138,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,386x = 19,058,078,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,058,078,601/91,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,544.84
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