Finding the Third Proportional to 91,434 and 138,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,434 and 138,126 is: 208,661.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,434 : 138,126 = 138,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,434/138,126 = 138,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,434x = 138,126 × 138,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,434x = 19,078,791,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,078,791,876/91,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,661.90
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