Finding the Third Proportional to 91,495 and 132,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,495 and 132,138 is: 190,835.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,495 : 132,138 = 132,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,495/132,138 = 132,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,495x = 132,138 × 132,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,495x = 17,460,451,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,460,451,044/91,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,835.03
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