Finding the Third Proportional to 91,984 and 134,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,984 and 134,948 is: 197,979.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,984 : 134,948 = 134,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,984/134,948 = 134,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,984x = 134,948 × 134,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,984x = 18,210,962,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,210,962,704/91,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,979.68
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