Finding the Third Proportional to 90,344 and 135,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,344 and 135,779 is: 204,063.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,344 : 135,779 = 135,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,344/135,779 = 135,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,344x = 135,779 × 135,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,344x = 18,435,936,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,435,936,841/90,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,063.77
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