Finding the Third Proportional to 91,560 and 138,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,560 and 138,624 is: 209,880.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,560 : 138,624 = 138,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,560/138,624 = 138,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,560x = 138,624 × 138,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,560x = 19,216,613,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,216,613,376/91,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,880.01
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