Finding the Third Proportional to 90,336 and 136,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,336 and 136,170 is: 205,258.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,336 : 136,170 = 136,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,336/136,170 = 136,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,336x = 136,170 × 136,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,336x = 18,542,268,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,542,268,900/90,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,258.91
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