Finding the Third Proportional to 91,430 and 137,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,430 and 137,145 is: 205,717.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,430 : 137,145 = 137,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,430/137,145 = 137,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,430x = 137,145 × 137,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,430x = 18,808,751,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,808,751,025/91,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,717.50
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