Finding the Third Proportional to 91,452 and 137,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,452 and 137,421 is: 206,496.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,452 : 137,421 = 137,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,452/137,421 = 137,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,452x = 137,421 × 137,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,452x = 18,884,531,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,884,531,241/91,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,496.65
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