Finding the Third Proportional to 91,938 and 136,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,938 and 136,179 is: 201,708.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,938 : 136,179 = 136,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,938/136,179 = 136,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,938x = 136,179 × 136,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,938x = 18,544,720,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,544,720,041/91,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,708.98
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