Finding the Third Proportional to 90,279 and 137,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,279 and 137,339 is: 208,930.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,279 : 137,339 = 137,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,279/137,339 = 137,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,279x = 137,339 × 137,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,279x = 18,862,000,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,862,000,921/90,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,930.10
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