Finding the Third Proportional to 90,404 and 136,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,404 and 136,427 is: 205,879.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,404 : 136,427 = 136,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,404/136,427 = 136,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,404x = 136,427 × 136,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,404x = 18,612,326,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,612,326,329/90,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,879.46
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