Finding the Third Proportional to 90,126 and 130,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,126 and 130,542 is: 189,082.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,126 : 130,542 = 130,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,126/130,542 = 130,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,126x = 130,542 × 130,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,126x = 17,041,213,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,041,213,764/90,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,082.10
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