Finding the Third Proportional to 90,322 and 127,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,322 and 127,081 is: 178,800.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,322 : 127,081 = 127,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,322/127,081 = 127,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,322x = 127,081 × 127,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,322x = 16,149,580,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,149,580,561/90,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,800.08
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