Finding the Third Proportional to 91,880 and 138,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,880 and 138,357 is: 208,344.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,880 : 138,357 = 138,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,880/138,357 = 138,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,880x = 138,357 × 138,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,880x = 19,142,659,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,142,659,449/91,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,344.14
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