Finding the Third Proportional to 91,873 and 137,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,873 and 137,808 is: 206,709.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,873 : 137,808 = 137,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,873/137,808 = 137,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,873x = 137,808 × 137,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,873x = 18,991,044,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,991,044,864/91,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,709.75
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