Finding the Third Proportional to 91,658 and 137,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,658 and 137,729 is: 206,957.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,658 : 137,729 = 137,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,658/137,729 = 137,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,658x = 137,729 × 137,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,658x = 18,969,277,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,969,277,441/91,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,957.14
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