Finding the Third Proportional to 91,408 and 138,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,408 and 138,084 is: 208,594.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,408 : 138,084 = 138,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,408/138,084 = 138,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,408x = 138,084 × 138,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,408x = 19,067,191,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,067,191,056/91,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,594.34
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