Finding the Third Proportional to 91,450 and 137,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,450 and 137,174 is: 205,759.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,450 : 137,174 = 137,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,450/137,174 = 137,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,450x = 137,174 × 137,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,450x = 18,816,706,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,816,706,276/91,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,759.50
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