Finding the Third Proportional to 91,745 and 138,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,745 and 138,541 is: 209,206.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,745 : 138,541 = 138,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,745/138,541 = 138,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,745x = 138,541 × 138,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,745x = 19,193,608,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,193,608,681/91,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,206.05
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