Finding the Third Proportional to 90,072 and 135,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,072 and 135,108 is: 202,662
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,072 : 135,108 = 135,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,072/135,108 = 135,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,072x = 135,108 × 135,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,072x = 18,254,171,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,254,171,664/90,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,662
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