Finding the Third Proportional to 90,260 and 136,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,260 and 136,566 is: 206,628.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,260 : 136,566 = 136,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,260/136,566 = 136,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,260x = 136,566 × 136,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,260x = 18,650,272,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,650,272,356/90,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,628.32
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