Finding the Third Proportional to 90,078 and 129,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,078 and 129,750 is: 186,894.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,078 : 129,750 = 129,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,078/129,750 = 129,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,078x = 129,750 × 129,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,078x = 16,835,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,835,062,500/90,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,894.27
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