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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,868 : 137,801 = 137,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,868/137,801 = 137,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,868x = 137,801 × 137,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,868x = 18,989,115,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989,115,601/91,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,700.00

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