Finding the Third Proportional to 91,640 and 136,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,640 and 136,596 is: 203,606.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,640 : 136,596 = 136,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,640/136,596 = 136,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,640x = 136,596 × 136,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,640x = 18,658,467,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,658,467,216/91,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,606.15
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