Finding the Third Proportional to 90,270 and 126,199.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,270 and 126,199.13 is: 176,428.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,270 : 126,199.13 = 126,199.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,270/126,199.13 = 126,199.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,270x = 126,199.13 × 126,199.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,270x = 15,926,219,150.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,926,219,150.77/90,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,428.70
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