Finding the Third Proportional to 90,382 and 138,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,382 and 138,261 is: 211,503.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,382 : 138,261 = 138,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,382/138,261 = 138,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,382x = 138,261 × 138,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,382x = 19,116,104,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,116,104,121/90,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,503.44
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