Finding the Third Proportional to 91,451 and 137,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,451 and 137,175 is: 205,760.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,451 : 137,175 = 137,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,451/137,175 = 137,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,451x = 137,175 × 137,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,451x = 18,816,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,816,980,625/91,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,760.25
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