Finding the Third Proportional to 91,410 and 138,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,410 and 138,087 is: 208,598.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,410 : 138,087 = 138,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,410/138,087 = 138,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,410x = 138,087 × 138,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,410x = 19,068,019,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,068,019,569/91,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,598.84
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