Finding the Third Proportional to 91,544 and 138,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,544 and 138,607 is: 209,865.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,544 : 138,607 = 138,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,544/138,607 = 138,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,544x = 138,607 × 138,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,544x = 19,211,900,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,211,900,449/91,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,865.21
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