Finding the Third Proportional to 90,104 and 129,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,104 and 129,792 is: 186,961.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,104 : 129,792 = 129,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,104/129,792 = 129,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,104x = 129,792 × 129,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,104x = 16,845,963,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,845,963,264/90,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,961.33
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