Finding the Third Proportional to 90,398 and 135,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,398 and 135,050 is: 201,757.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,398 : 135,050 = 135,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,398/135,050 = 135,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,398x = 135,050 × 135,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,398x = 18,238,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,238,502,500/90,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,757.81
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