Finding the Third Proportional to 91,416 and 137,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,416 and 137,124 is: 205,686
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,416 : 137,124 = 137,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,416/137,124 = 137,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,416x = 137,124 × 137,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,416x = 18,802,991,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,802,991,376/91,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,686
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