Finding the Third Proportional to 91,626 and 138,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,626 and 138,715 is: 210,004.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,626 : 138,715 = 138,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,626/138,715 = 138,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,626x = 138,715 × 138,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,626x = 19,241,851,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,241,851,225/91,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,004.27
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