Finding the Third Proportional to 91,920 and 136,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,920 and 136,152 is: 201,668.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,920 : 136,152 = 136,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,920/136,152 = 136,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,920x = 136,152 × 136,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,920x = 18,537,367,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,537,367,104/91,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,668.48
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