Finding the Third Proportional to 90,072 and 134,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,072 and 134,604 is: 201,152.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,072 : 134,604 = 134,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,072/134,604 = 134,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,072x = 134,604 × 134,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,072x = 18,118,236,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,118,236,816/90,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,152.82
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