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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,279 and 135,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,279 and 135,423 is: 203,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,279 : 135,423 = 135,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,279/135,423 = 135,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,279x = 135,423 × 135,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,279x = 18,339,388,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,388,929/90,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,141.25

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