Finding the Third Proportional to 90,396 and 129,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,396 and 129,138 is: 184,484.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,396 : 129,138 = 129,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,396/129,138 = 129,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,396x = 129,138 × 129,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,396x = 16,676,623,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,676,623,044/90,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,484.08
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