Finding the Third Proportional to 91,854 and 132,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,854 and 132,435 is: 190,944.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,854 : 132,435 = 132,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,854/132,435 = 132,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,854x = 132,435 × 132,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,854x = 17,539,029,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,539,029,225/91,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,944.64
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