Finding the Third Proportional to 90,106 and 129,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,106 and 129,794 is: 186,962.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,106 : 129,794 = 129,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,106/129,794 = 129,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,106x = 129,794 × 129,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,106x = 16,846,482,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,846,482,436/90,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,962.94
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