Finding the Third Proportional to 91,992 and 134,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,992 and 134,958 is: 197,991.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,992 : 134,958 = 134,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,992/134,958 = 134,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,992x = 134,958 × 134,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,992x = 18,213,661,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,213,661,764/91,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,991.80
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