Finding the Third Proportional to 91,418 and 134,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,418 and 134,481 is: 197,829.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,418 : 134,481 = 134,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,418/134,481 = 134,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,418x = 134,481 × 134,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,418x = 18,085,139,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,085,139,361/91,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,829.09
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