Finding the Third Proportional to 91,432 and 138,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,432 and 138,914 is: 211,054.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,432 : 138,914 = 138,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,432/138,914 = 138,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,432x = 138,914 × 138,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,432x = 19,297,099,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,297,099,396/91,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,054.11
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