Finding the Third Proportional to 90,319 and 120,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,319 and 120,655 is: 161,180.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,319 : 120,655 = 120,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,319/120,655 = 120,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,319x = 120,655 × 120,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,319x = 14,557,629,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,557,629,025/90,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,180.14
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