Finding the Third Proportional to 91,768 and 135,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,768 and 135,945 is: 201,388.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,768 : 135,945 = 135,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,768/135,945 = 135,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,768x = 135,945 × 135,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,768x = 18,481,043,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,481,043,025/91,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,388.75
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