Finding the Third Proportional to 91,392 and 137,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,392 and 137,088 is: 205,632
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,392 : 137,088 = 137,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,392/137,088 = 137,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,392x = 137,088 × 137,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,392x = 18,793,119,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,793,119,744/91,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,632
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