Finding the Third Proportional to 91,994 and 138,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,994 and 138,447 is: 208,356.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,994 : 138,447 = 138,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,994/138,447 = 138,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,994x = 138,447 × 138,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,994x = 19,167,571,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,167,571,809/91,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,356.76
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