Finding the Third Proportional to 91,488 and 136,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,488 and 136,848 is: 204,697.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,488 : 136,848 = 136,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,488/136,848 = 136,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,488x = 136,848 × 136,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,488x = 18,727,375,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,727,375,104/91,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,697.61
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