Finding the Third Proportional to 91,722 and 138,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,722 and 138,507 is: 209,155.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,722 : 138,507 = 138,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,722/138,507 = 138,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,722x = 138,507 × 138,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,722x = 19,184,189,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,184,189,049/91,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,155.81
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