Finding the Third Proportional to 91,944 and 136,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,944 and 136,187 is: 201,719.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,944 : 136,187 = 136,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,944/136,187 = 136,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,944x = 136,187 × 136,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,944x = 18,546,898,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,546,898,969/91,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,719.51
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