Finding the Third Proportional to 90,346 and 132,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,346 and 132,278 is: 193,671.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,346 : 132,278 = 132,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,346/132,278 = 132,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,346x = 132,278 × 132,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,346x = 17,497,469,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,497,469,284/90,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,671.77
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