Finding the Third Proportional to 90,153 and 135,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,153 and 135,243 is: 202,884.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,153 : 135,243 = 135,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,153/135,243 = 135,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,153x = 135,243 × 135,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,153x = 18,290,669,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,290,669,049/90,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,884.75
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