Finding the Third Proportional to 91,741 and 135,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,741 and 135,908 is: 201,338.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,741 : 135,908 = 135,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,741/135,908 = 135,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,741x = 135,908 × 135,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,741x = 18,470,984,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,470,984,464/91,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,338.38
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