Finding the Third Proportional to 91,958 and 136,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,958 and 136,212 is: 201,762.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,958 : 136,212 = 136,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,958/136,212 = 136,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,958x = 136,212 × 136,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,958x = 18,553,708,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,553,708,944/91,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,762.86
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