Finding the Third Proportional to 90,338 and 134,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,338 and 134,197 is: 199,349.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,338 : 134,197 = 134,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,338/134,197 = 134,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,338x = 134,197 × 134,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,338x = 18,008,834,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,008,834,809/90,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,349.50
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