Finding the Third Proportional to 90,153 and 130,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,153 and 130,581 is: 189,138.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,153 : 130,581 = 130,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,153/130,581 = 130,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,153x = 130,581 × 130,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,153x = 17,051,397,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,051,397,561/90,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,138.44
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