Finding the Third Proportional to 90,376 and 130,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,376 and 130,380 is: 188,091.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,376 : 130,380 = 130,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,376/130,380 = 130,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,376x = 130,380 × 130,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,376x = 16,998,944,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,998,944,400/90,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,091.36
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