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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,361 and 135,541.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,361 and 135,541.50 is: 203,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,361 : 135,541.50 = 135,541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,361/135,541.50 = 135,541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,361x = 135,541.50 × 135,541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,361x = 18,371,498,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371,498,222.25/90,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,312.25

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