Finding the Third Proportional to 91,632 and 138,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,632 and 138,724 is: 210,017.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,632 : 138,724 = 138,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,632/138,724 = 138,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,632x = 138,724 × 138,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,632x = 19,244,348,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,244,348,176/91,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,017.77
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