Finding the Third Proportional to 91,868 and 137,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,868 and 137,801 is: 206,700.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,868 : 137,801 = 137,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,868/137,801 = 137,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,868x = 137,801 × 137,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,868x = 18,989,115,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,989,115,601/91,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,700.00
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