Finding the Third Proportional to 91,866 and 137,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,866 and 137,798 is: 206,695.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,866 : 137,798 = 137,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,866/137,798 = 137,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,866x = 137,798 × 137,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,866x = 18,988,288,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,988,288,804/91,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,695.50
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