Finding the Third Proportional to 91,738 and 135,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,738 and 135,904 is: 201,333.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,738 : 135,904 = 135,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,738/135,904 = 135,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,738x = 135,904 × 135,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,738x = 18,469,897,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,469,897,216/91,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,333.11
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