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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,128 and 130,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,128 and 130,545 is: 189,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,128 : 130,545 = 130,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,128/130,545 = 130,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,128x = 130,545 × 130,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,128x = 17,041,997,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,997,025/90,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,086.60

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